It has been able to coordinate attacks on Israel by pushing Hezbollah and the Houthis to carry out attacks. It has mobilized pro-Iranian militias in Iraq and Syria to attack US forces. It has also negotiated with Thailand on behalf of Hamas to release Thai workers held in Gaza.
Iran achieved many things during the war
So far it looks like Iran has achieved many things it wants. It likely has other plans for expanding the operations of Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Jenin and for increasing support for Hamas in the West Bank. But these are long-term goals. Short term, Iran is pleased to see Hezbollah using weapons like the heavy rocket called Burkan, for attacks. It is pleased to see the Houthis hijack a ship and see Houthi propaganda spread in the region.
Iran’s leaders said on Sunday that they believe Hamas was able to force Israel to come to an agreement on a pause or ceasefire in fighting. The commander of Iran’s armed forces Maj. Gen. Sayyed Mousavi said that Iran was able to bring Israel to the negotiating table. He also said the war has shown the West’s commitments to human rights are hypocritical. READ MORE
