Iran rebuilding its axis of resistance for attack, Israeli intelligence. suggests

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   Israeli Intelligence Warns of Iranian Multi-Front Attack Using Proxies

   Israeli intelligence reports indicate Iran is rebuilding its axis of resistance to launch a coordinated, multi-front attack against Israel. These plans allegedly involve terrorist proxies and Hezbollah to execute an operation similar to the October 7 attacks. Israeli officials see a rising risk of escalation as Tehran evaluates timing, potentially seeking to act before the US midterm elections. Simultaneously, Iran is increasing maritime pressure on the United States by utilizing the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining tool.

   Why it matters

   The tension follows the October 7 attacks that killed 1,200 people. Iran manages a network of regional proxies to project power and pressure Israel and the US. The potential for a wider regional war remains a primary security concern for the Israeli government.

   What is confirmed

   • Israeli intelligence suggests Iran is rebuilding its axis of resistance for an attack.
   • Reports indicate Iran is planning a multi-front attack on Israel using proxies similar to the October 7 operation.
   • Israel identifies a rising risk of Iranian attack as Tehran considers escalation before US midterms.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Iran is preparing a coordinated attack specifically with Hezbollah and other proxies.
   • Iran is expanding maritime pressure on the US by using the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining tool.
   • A US-Iran war may drag on into the upcoming year.

   What to watch next

   • Official confirmation of Iranian troop or proxy movements toward Israeli borders
   • US diplomatic or military responses to Iranian maritime pressure in the Strait of Hormuz
   • Changes in Hezbollah operational posture in Lebanon
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. The Jerusalem Post — Iran rebuilding its axis of resistance for attack, Israeli intelligence. suggests
   2. Ynetnews — Israel sees rising risk of Iranian attack as Tehran weighs escalation before US midterms
   3. Arab News — Is Iran losing Hezbollah or playing it more carefully?
   4. Межа. Новини України. — Iran Expands Maritime Pressure on the US as Hormuz Becomes a Bargaining Tool
   5. Naharnet — Iran preparing coordinated attack with Hezbollah, proxies, Israeli report says
   6. New York Post — Iran plotting new Oct. 7-style attack against Israel with its terrorist proxies: report
   7. The Times of Israel — When Evil Becomes a State: From 1979 to October 7
   8. ndtv.com — Iran Planning Bigger 'October 7' Style Attack On Israel Using Proxies: Report
   9. Haaretz — Analysis • Israel rehearses its next war as Netanyahu refuses to end the last one
   10. Inshorts — Iran planning 'Oct 7-style' multi-front attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people: Report | 'US-Iran war may drag on to the upcoming year' | Inshorts
   11. baynews9.com — $300,000 donation moves Dunedin Boat Club closer to rebuilding clubhouse
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