Bottom Line & Above - How Enduring are Tehran’s Achievements in the Gaza War?

Supreme Leader Khamenei has called the blow Hamas dealt Israel an “irreparable” defeat and his hardline supporters have argued that it shows the Israeli military to be weak, that the “Zionist entity” is in terminal decline, and the Axis of Resistance emerging as a united, major force in the region. Iran has flipped the script and turned the world upside down.

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Featured Iran Daily Summary articles in this week's newsletter:

Warnings about Escalation of Gaza War

Geostrategic Perspectives on Russia, China amid Gaza Conflict

Debates Emerge in Iran over Costs of Hamas’s Attack on Israel

What To Expect after Expiration of UN Missile Sanctions

Iran’s Role in Gaza Conflict Sparks Debate, Mobilization Efforts

China’s Diplomacy in the Middle East - As Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza in anticipation of a ground assault, China has (with some reluctance) become increasingly invested in supporting a political settlement in the Middle East. After an initially cautious and relatively neutral reaction, China has continued to avoid condemning either side while criticizing Israel’s response to the Hamas attack.

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