Analysis

Without a return to diplomacy or a new nuclear deal, renewed Israeli attacks on Iran will not be a question of if, but when

The Israeli-US war has raised questions about what is left of Iran's nuclear program, and whether Tehran will now race for a bomb or re-engage in diplomacy

Hoping for a political boost after Israel's war on Iran, domestic divisions and international pressure over Gaza still loom large for Netanyahu

The vacuum left by the regime's collapse would not be filled by democratic forces, but by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps or a violent power struggle

A ceasefire emerged from the smoke of Iran's face-saving attack on Qatar, with Gulf states key to preserving de-escalation and longer-term regional stability

Russia's cautious solidarity with Iran amid fears of antagonising the US and Israel highlights its struggle to regain great power status in the Middle East

Israel's wars on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran have sought to shape a new Middle East, one in which Tel Aviv has undisputed military hegemony

Rather than destabilising the ruling system, Israel's war could strengthen the grip of Iran's ultraconservative camp and consolidate their hold on power

Israel, Russia, Turkey, and the United States have all deployed troops in Syria since 2011. How long will they stay in the post-Assad era?

Israel's war on Iran has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with a surge in oil prices and fears that the Strait of Hormuz could be closed