Iran's Response to Regional Setbacks

Iran is presenting a narrative of resilience despite recent military setbacks faced by its proxies, particularly Hezbollah and the IRGC. The Iranian leadership insists that these losses are temporary and maintains its demand for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Analysts note that there is increasing concern within Iran regarding the effectiveness of its regional strategy, questioning whether current tactics are sustainable in light of Israeli actions that extend beyond proxy confrontations, directly targeting Iran itself. Internally, discussions are evolving about how these setbacks might compel a reevaluation of Iran's approach to its antagonistic foreign policy, especially regarding Israel.