Iran’s Miscalculation, Hezbollah’s War, and Israel’s Two-Front Challenge – Honest Critique Briefing

Miri provides a comprehensive overview of the recent escalation between Israel and Iran, highlighting that while Iran has long operated against Israel via proxies and covert actions, the April 14 direct attack from Iranian territory was unprecedented. She explains that Israel’s sophisticated air defense—supported by international partners—neutralized 99% of the more than 300 projectiles, but underscores that Iran continues its covert attacks using proxies such as Hezbollah and the Houthis. Miri stresses that Iran’s information warfare seeks to frame itself as justified while downplaying its own vulnerabilities, especially after an alleged Israeli strike deep inside Iran near a nuclear facility. She argues that Iran miscalculated both militarily and diplomatically, expecting Arab world support that never materialized; in fact, countries like Jordan cooperated to repel Iranian threats, motivated by self-interest.