Author: Manoj Kumar Mishra

Without sufficient clarity over the linkages between strategies and outcomes of the current war in the Middle East, and driven by nebulous objectives, the US and Israel, through their joint military campaign, have, however, achieved several tactical gains vis-à-vis Iran through the use of their massive airpower, largely propelled by long-range missiles and bombers. They were able to assassinate the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the very beginning of their operation on February 28. Subsequently, they assassinated top leaders and commanders, ranging from those in security to the intelligence wings of the country. The combined military campaign…