Iran's resurgence, Israel's military posture, and U.S. backing create a high-stakes triangle driving the region toward renewed conflict.

Iran’s 12-day war with Israel last month, sparked by an Israeli bombing campaign that hit military and nuclear sites as well as residential areas, rattled its already shaky relationship with the UN nu

In the wake of its brief but bruising war with Israel, Iran is walking the calculated, fine line of escalating nuclear ambiguity to deter future attacks while keeping one hand extended for diplomacy.