The Iran War and the paradox of post-modern warfare

The US and Israel are reassessing their approaches in the conflict with Iran. The US seeks de-escalation due to energy market and financial pressures, while Israel remains committed to decisive action. Iran's strategy of endurance has allowed it to gain leverage, with the ability to launch low-cost drone attacks that are costly for the US and Israel to intercept. The war has significant economic and reputational costs for both the US and Israel, with Israel's interceptor stockpiles dwindling and the US facing heightened operational risks. The conflict has also impacted the Gulf states, which are now hostages of escalation. Iran's ability to launch surgical strikes near Israeli nuclear facilities has degraded Israel's air-defense doctrine and undermined its deterrent credibility.