Israel's Air Superiority and Shifting Alliances After the Iran Conflict – Nationalist View Briefing

Miri provides an in-depth analysis of Israel's recent conflict with Iran, outlining how Israeli air superiority has enabled the targeting and significant degradation of Iran's nuclear, missile, drone, command and control, and air defense sites, as well as the decimation of key Revolutionary Guard commanders and proxy-related infrastructure. She notes that while ceasefire agreements have been declared, the situation remains fragile due to Iran’s unpredictability and the enduring threat of proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis. Miri addresses the ideological underpinnings of the conflict, emphasizing that while military capabilities can be destroyed or exposed, ideologies—particularly those rooted in antisemitism and annihilationist goals—persist and are best countered through education. Miri also discusses the prospect of broader regional realignments following the conflict, highlighting changing alliances among Sunni, Shiite, and non-Arab Muslim states, and the nuanced roles of powers like Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. On the narrative front, she observes a shift in Western governmental attitudes, with more understanding and support for Israel’s actions against Iran compared to their critiques during the Gaza conflict, though she notes that media framing and public sentiment remain complex and polarized.