Recent speculations have arisen about the possibility of Hezbollah in Lebanon recruiting fighters from other Iran-backed factions if a full-scale war erupts with “Israel,” amidst escalating tensions.

Benjamin Netanyahu's government is expected to exploit the significant Iranian attack to extricate itself from the quagmire of October 7, 2023, and return to focusing on "victimhood" and being the "underdog."

The sudden withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates from the Combined Maritime Forces has sparked debates about the reasons behind this move, its timing, and its connection to Iran.