While Iran is not participating directly in Israel’s war against Hamas, Tehran does not try to hide its role as the mastermind and treasurer behind the Islamist terror organisations in Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East.
It is clearly satisfied with the havoc unleashed by the October 7 massacre, but is now facing a counter-threat by a reinforced American force posture. Almost forgotten in this chaotic situation is Iran’s quest for nuclear power – and perhaps this is the cause rather than the result.