An analysis published by Israel Hayom assesses that Iran was the first to signal de-escalation after the 36-hour round of hostilities, despite sustaining significant damage including a 15% reduction in Iranian oil production capacity and destruction of air defense systems. The analyst notes that while Israel holds the upper hand, the outcome is not complete because it remains unclear whether the link Iran established between its own theater and Lebanon has been severed. The piece criticizes the US-Israeli decision to limit operations in Beirut's Dahieh district, arguing that Hezbollah's continued rocket fire from Lebanon justifies a full response, and warns that accepting an Iranian veto over Israeli action in Lebanon undermines a potential Israel-Lebanon peace deal.
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- StrongIsraeli assessments: Iran backing down, containing IDF strikes in southern Lebanon
- DevelopingIsraeli analyst explains strategic logic behind Dahieh strike, Iran's calculus
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