Iran, Proxies, and Israel's Resilience Amid Escalation - NewsMax Interview

Miri analyzes Iran’s current capabilities and motives amid renewed combat, emphasizing that Iran is supporting its regional proxies, especially Hezbollah in Lebanon, as a means of projecting power and deterring direct action against itself. She describes how Iranian efforts to bolster proxies are met with resistance inside Lebanon and highlights the reality of the Iranian regime being weakened and under strain, yet still dangerous due to its arsenal and strategy. Miri provides firsthand perspective from Tel Aviv, describing the impact of missile alerts and how daily life in Israel—like school and university closures—reflects the ongoing tension. She strongly opposes granting any financial relief to Iran, arguing funds would fuel further proxy capabilities and aggressive actions rather than benefit the Iranian people. Miri closes by acknowledging the resilience of Israelis under continual threats and expresses hope for a diplomatic resolution, despite the complex regional dynamics and the hardline nature of the Iranian regime.