On December 3, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the creation of a new special unit called the Task Force Scorpion Strike (TFSS) and the deployment of the first squadron of Low‑Cost Unmanned Combat Aerial Systems (LUCAS) in West Asia.
The IRGC Navy carried out a maritime operation in which the oil tanker Talara was seized on charges of transporting contraband cargo near the southern Makran coast.
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported: Israeli intelligence assessments indicate that Hezbollah, after suffering heavy losses in recent attacks, is rebuilding its military capabilities and organizational structure, particularly in areas north of the Litani River—an action that Tel Aviv describes as a “violation of the ceasefire” following the 2006 war.
In a powerful address to Iranian sports champions and international Olympiad medalists, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei responded to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump and condemned American policies in the region.
According to unofficial sources, the Cameroon-flagged vessel MV Falcon—carrying Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) destined for Ras Isa port in Yemen’s Al Hudaydah province—was reportedly struck near the Yemeni coast. The ship had loaded its cargo at Iran’s Asaluyeh port on September 25 and was en route to Ras Isa.
Balochistan, a region straddling the borders of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, has become a focal point in the geopolitical rivalry among major powers such as China, Russia, and India. These nations view its ports and infrastructure corridors as strategic assets to counter Western influence. Despite facing separatist movements and severe human rights violations, Balochistan plays a critical role in shaping an alternative bloc to the Euro-Atlantic hegemony, acting as a crossroads for trade routes, strategic investments, and military cooperation within the Eurasian sphere.
Recent developments across the region suggest that the United States and Israel are actively preparing operational infrastructure for potential scenarios targeting Iran. The deployment of U.S. aerial refueling aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, their flights over Iraq and the broader region, and the arrival of the USS Ford aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean all point to a new strategic alignment—possibly signaling a limited military confrontation or a show of force aimed at political pressure.
In the second part of this analysis, we explore key defensive strategies for countering threats posed by the Israeli regime.
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived in Beirut to attend a memorial ceremony honoring the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safi al-Din, former leaders of Hezbollah.
In a major televised speech, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, addressed key issues regarding the 12-day war and Iran’s nuclear energy program.
In recent decades, both overt and covert tensions between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Israeli regime have escalated into a new level of strategic complexity and confrontation. Israel’s renewed attacks ranging from precision strikes and cyber operations to targeted assassinations of key commanders, demonstrate its advantage in intelligence, modern air power, electronic warfare, and a strong alliance with the United States. This report, based on studies from RAND Corporation, CSIS, the Washington Institute, and IISS, first explores Israel’s core advantages and then proposes suitable defensive countermeasures.
Israel’s Defense Ministry has announced preparations for a new phase of conflict with Iran and Yemen, citing the high costs of intercepting ballistic missiles and the need for accelerated military readiness. To that end, it is forming a Supreme Armaments Council to streamline weapons procurement and strategic planning.
