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Analysis: What to watch for as Israel escalates 'shadow war' with Iran

JL;DR SUMMARY Israel has launched a significant military operation dubbed 'Rising Lion' aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, marking a stark escalation in their ongoing shadow conflict. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Trump AdministrationIranNetanyahuMiddle East ConflictMilitary OperationNuclear ThreatPolitical StrategyRising LionU.S. Iran Talks

Places mentioned

Tehran, Iran
"Traffic flows on a highway in the Iranian capital Tehran on June 13, 2025 followed by reported Israeli strikes targeting Iran early in the morning."
Natanz, Isfahan, Iran
"We targeted Irans main enrichment facility in Natanz."
Oman
"Those talks, scheduled to take place in Oman, will now almost certainly be postponed."
Israel
"Israel launched a preemptive military operation targeting Irans nuclear facilities Friday morning, marking a dramatic escalation in what had long been a shadow war with Tehran."
Lebanon
"including ballistic missile attacks and coordinated action from Iran-backed militias in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria."
Iraq
"including ballistic missile attacks and coordinated action from Iran-backed militias in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria."
Syria
"including ballistic missile attacks and coordinated action from Iran-backed militias in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria."

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