Is Iran Chickening Out Against Israel to Prevent Hezbollah's Collapse?
Is Iran Chickening Out Against Israel to Prevent Hezbollah's Collapse? Ed Morrissey 12:40 PM | July 24, 2026 AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File The US and Iran have spent the past fortnight back at war, with the US accelerating its strategic-strike campaign and Donald Trump's promises of a "massive" bombardment a fresh threat. Iran has responded by continuing and accelerating its attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while adding a threat to shipping in the Red Sea via the Houthis.
- ▪Is Iran Chickening Out Against Israel to Prevent Hezbollah's Collapse?
- ▪Ed Morrissey 12:40 PM | July 24, 2026 AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File The US and Iran have spent the past fortnight back at war, with the US accelerating its strategic-strike campaign and Donald Trump's promises of a "massive" bombardment a fre
- ▪Iran has responded by continuing and accelerating its attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while adding a threat to shipping in the Red Sea via the Houthis.
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- ▪ Iran avoiding strikes on Israel over fear of Hezbollah's collapse, former intelligence officer says — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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Is Iran Chickening Out Against Israel to Prevent Hezbollah's Collapse? Ed Morrissey 12:40 PM | July 24, 2026 AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File The US and Iran have spent the past fortnight back at war, with the US accelerating its strategic-strike campaign and Donald Trump's promises of a "massive" bombardment a fresh threat. Iran has responded by continuing and accelerating its attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while adding a threat to shipping in the Red Sea via the Houthis. The IRGC has escalated its threats against its neighbors, and this morning, the regime claimed attacks on US bases in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
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