Helplessness in Several Aspects

Nikita Smagin, a former TASS correspondent in Iran from 2018 to 2022, is widely known as one of the leading experts on Iran in the post-Soviet space. He studied international politics at the University of Manchester and previously worked as an editor of the Internet portal "Iran Today". His analytical articles have been published in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, Carnegie Foundation and various other international publications.

In a candid interview with the Turan Information Agency, Sadettin Tantan, a former Turkish Interior Minister and one of Turkey’s prominent security experts, underscored the importance of maintaining close relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan. Tantan, who served in the 57th Ecevit government, provided insights on regional dynamics, including the recent high-level intelligence visits to Azerbaijan and the strategic implications for Turkey and Russia.

Iran’s unprecedented missile attack on Israel, launched on Tuesday evening, marks a significant escalation in hostilities, with broad implications for regional stability and the balance of power in the Middle East. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), approximately 400 ballistic missiles were fired from Iran towards multiple targets in Israel, triggering the country's missile defense systems and leading to widespread alarm. Simultaneously, Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group, launched a coordinated strike from Lebanon, further intensifying the conflict.

The assassination of Hezbollah’s leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, has sent shockwaves throughout the region, particularly in Iran, where officials have vowed a swift and forceful response. The incident has led to an outpouring of condemnation and a tightening of security measures within Iran, raising concerns about a potential escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel. The elimination of a key figure like Nasrallah has ignited debates within Iran over its foreign policy stance and the future of the country's involvement in regional conflicts.