Military and political experts are examining a recent attack on Israel that targeted extensive areas in the north and center, including key locations such as Kiryat Shmona, Haifa, Nahariya, and the Upper Galilee. This coordinated and simultaneous missile assault from both Iran and Hezbollah demonstrated an unprecedented capability to launch missiles in synchronized strikes, employing a dual tactic that not only distracted Israel's Iron Dome defense system but also aimed precision strikes deep within Israeli territory.

According to Alim Saleh, a professor of Iranian and Middle Eastern Studies at the Australian National University, Iran has not yet fully deployed all its missile capabilities. The current attacks seem to be a direct response to statements made by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran's missile capabilities. Furthermore, Saleh emphasized that Iran has yet to activate its regional proxies like the Houthis or the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq, indicating that Tehran still possesses additional strategic cards at its disposal for future conflicts.

Saleh also highlighted the geopolitical importance of maritime chokepoints, particularly the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, within the current context. Iran is strategically betting on its ability to leverage these geographical and economic advantages to further strengthen its military position and influence in the region, thereby altering the established rules of engagement between these groups and Israel, amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.