Foreign Policy

Iran’s Relentless Assault on Israel and Gulf Allies Exposes Washington’s Strategic Failures

By National Security Desk | March 5, 2026

Following a coordinated U.S.-Israel operation against Tehran, Iran intensifies missile and drone strikes targeting America’s Gulf allies, underscoring critical lapses in regional security and Washington’s strategy.

In a stark reminder of the dangerous volatility festering in the Middle East, Iran unleashed yet another wave of missile and drone attacks overnight targeting Israel and Gulf states allied with the United States. This escalation—the sixth consecutive day of aggression—follows a joint U.S.-Israeli operation that struck deeply into Iranian territory, killing hundreds including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) proudly announced their latest offensive as a "combined operation" against both Israeli positions and American bases scattered across the region. The message from Tehran is clear: the regime remains defiant despite crippling strikes on its...

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