The threat is no longer “just” possibly one Iranian nuclear weapon, but rather a potential arsenal of nuclear weapons.
This escalating exchange of cyberattacks between adversaries with advanced capabilities could have dangerous long-term consequences.
The head of the IRGC said in a speech over the weekend that the US role in the Middle East is declining.
In a statement on Sunday, the Mossad said that Iran has escalated attempts to harm Israelis across the world since October 7.
Iran has appeared to shift gears during the ceasefire pause in fighting in Gaza. From the Iranian regime's standpoint, it believes it has achieved a lot.
Iran does not recognize Israel's existence, while Israel has long threatened military action against Iran if diplomacy fails to curb its disputed nuclear activity.
Iran's Khamenei has taken to social media in the past to attack Israel, the United States, and other parties Iran sees as adversarial.
Iran warned Israel and the US of a regional escalation, while cutting its military conscription.
Iraq has asserted that if the US is seen as supporting Israel then US forces could be targeted in Iraq.
An Iranian official said that the US is already involved in the conflict between Israel and Palestinians and must be held to account.