Description: The latest military exercise of the Iranian military featured Russian – made S 300 long – range ballistic missiles and the home made Bavar – 373. The exercise took place on Wednesday, 04 Feb, after President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where the situation in Gaza was severely scrutinized by the vast public. President Trump also pledged to apply the ultimate level of economic pressure in order to prevent Iran from further developing their nuclear capacities. Iran had significantly bolstered their defense capabilities in the past couple of months, with the strategic partnership with Russia and the unveiling of the underground military base.
Impact: Iran’s depleted military power in recent months, with their terrorist proxies Hamas and Hezbollah on the defense, prompted the Iranian regime to boast their newest strategic partnership and introduce the Russian – made weapons. Trump’s comments and intents on practically uprooting Palestinians from Gaza could inflame further military tensions in the region as the proposal was refused by the vast public. Iran would look to rebuild and reposition their strategic position in the region while it strengthens defensively. With Israel’s ongoing military operation in the West Bank, Trump’s statements on rebuilding the Gaza Strip and uprooting Palestinians and Iran’s rearmament, further armed clashes and undermining of the ceasefire agreement could be expected.