Is Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ collapsing under Israeli attacks?

The recent Israeli airstrikes that targeted Hezbollah have dealt a severe blow to Iran’s long-standing strategy of exerting power in the Middle East through proxies. The attacks have caused significant damage to Hezbollah’s leadership, communications, and weapons depots, leading to unprecedented losses for the group. Iran’s proxy network, including Hezbollah, was intended to serve as a deterrent against direct Israeli attacks on Iran, but recent events have exposed weaknesses in this strategy. Iran now faces a dilemma of how to respond without risking further setbacks or a full-blown war. Israel’s success in targeting Hezbollah’s leadership is the result of years of intelligence work, and the aftermath of these attacks raises questions about the future of Iran’s proxies and the stability of the region.