Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Psych ops, fear of war or strategic patience?

Is Iran's delay a calculated move by to destabilize Israel, or are all parties simply too terrified of the chaos that a full-scale war could unleash?

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Elise Labott
Aug 13, 2024
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In the heart of the Middle East, a dangerous waiting game is unfolding, blurring the lines between psychological warfare and the specter of military conflict. As Israel and Iran lock eyes, the uncertainty is as unsettling as the looming threat of war.

But is this delay a calculated move by Iran to destabilize Israel, or are all parties simply too terrifi…

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