33 strikes, Iran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, further complicating international oversight. Seizing the diplomatic opening created by Iran’s current weakness, the US and Israel have accelerated efforts to expand regional normalization, envisioning an enhanced Abraham Accords framework that could include Saudi Arabia, Syria and others. This initiative aligns with Washington’s broader strategic objectives: stabilizing the Middle East, curbing nuclear proliferation and institutionalizing security cooperation. Israel’s operational role has been elevated, transforming it into a central pillar within a US-led multilateral security architecture that is critical for regional deterrence and coalition defense against malign actors. The strategic success of Operation MidnightHammer has dramatically altered the regional landscape. The attacks inflicted severe and unprecedented damage on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure The transfer of Israel into the US Central Command’s area of responsibility, coupled with the unprecedented operational integration demonstrated during Operations Rising Lion and Midnight Hammer, has transformed the regional security architecture. Israel’s rapid air dominance, sophisticated SEAD and missile suppression, and the historic US strikes on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan installations crippled Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and showcased the effectiveness of a truly multi-domain, multinational coalition. This decisive military success not only set back Tehran’s nuclear ambitions by years but also created a rare diplomatic opening, enabling the US and Israel to accelerate efforts toward an expanded Abraham Accords framework and a more robust, US-led security partnership that now positions Israel as a central pillar of regional stability and deterrence. Photo: Shutterstock
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