In a Telegram post, analyst Chananel Aviv assessed early Tuesday that the number of US strikes on Iran overnight appears to be far lower than the previous night's 140 strikes, describing a 'significant gap.' The assessment follows Aviv's earlier analysis that President Trump's statements and actions signal a planned broader move against Iran.
Overnight, commentator Chananel Aviv assessed that the current wave of US strikes on Iran is significantly smaller than the previous night's campaign. In a Telegram post, Aviv noted a 'significant gap' in the number of strikes so far, though he did not provide a specific count.
The assessment comes amid an ongoing US military campaign against Iran. On Monday night, a US official told the New York Times that the number of strikes in the second night was lower than the first night's 140 strikes, suggesting a deliberate reduction in intensity.
Aviv's latest analysis follows his earlier assessment, published Monday evening, that President Trump's overnight statements and actions — including the return of the blockade and increased pressure — indicate a reversal of trend and appear to be part of a structured plan for a broader and more significant move against Iran. He characterized the current night as a test of whether Trump is truly escalating.
The Zioneer has tracked several consecutive nights of US strikes on Iran, with varying intensity. The current assessment suggests a possible shift in operational tempo, though the ultimate trajectory remains unclear.
3 developments
- DevelopingThe Zioneer analysis: Israel stands aside as regional powers clash across the Middle East
- DevelopingCommentator sums up current front: Hezbollah fires, Israel responds moderately, Iran fires toward Israel
- StrongUS Updated Israel Ahead of Expected Iranian Attack; Assessment Predicts Strike on Gulf States, Not Israel
- StrongAnalyst: US strikes escalate to Khuzestan towns, Iran expected to widen response
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