Israel's new war of attrition with Iran and Hezbollah: What is the exit strategy?

As the U.S. escalates airstrikes against Iran and threatens to target Kharg Island oil infrastructure, Israel threatens to seize Lebanese territories. Despite promises that these moves would lead to a dramatic power shift, Iran and Hezbollah might still stay standing once the war is over

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Israel's new war of attrition with Iran and Hezbollah: What is the exit strategy?

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As the U.S. escalates airstrikes against Iran and threatens to target Kharg Island oil infrastructure, Israel threatens to seize Lebanese territories. Despite promises that these moves would lead to a dramatic power shift, Iran and Hezbollah might still stay standing once the war is over

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Amos Harel

09:56 AM • March 15 2026 IST

The United States escalated its airstrikes on Iran over the weekend, threatening to hit oil infrastructure on Kharg Island, through which most of Iran's oil exports pass. (Initial strikes focused on military sites on the island).

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