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In this Middle East update, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the most critical developments as of August 13, 2024, sourced from understandingwar.org.

We begin by exploring how Iran is leveraging tensions between Israel and Hamas to put Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a difficult position. Iranian officials have suggested they may refrain from attacking Israel if a ceasefire-hostage deal is reached, but if talks fail, Iran and Hezbollah could escalate the conflict.

Next, we discuss the U.S. military’s strategic deployment of assets, including the USS Laboon guided-missile destroyer, to the eastern Mediterranean in anticipation of a potential Iranian and Hezbollah attack on Israel. The U.S. is clearly preparing for any fallout from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

We then cover the recent military preparations by Iran’s conventional military, the Artesh, which appears to be readying itself for potential conflict with Israel. Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi of the Artesh Air Force has emphasized the force’s readiness for any dangerous task, further escalating regional tensions.

The video also includes an analysis of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Moscow. This meeting reaffirms Russia’s support for Palestinian statehood and highlights Russia’s ongoing involvement in the Middle East conflict.

We also explore Iran’s display of advanced drone and missile technologies at a military exhibition in Moscow, including the Mohajer-10 drone. This showcases Iran’s expanding military capabilities and strengthens its alliance with Russia.

Additionally, we discuss ISIS’s recent seizure of ground east of al Tanf along the Iraq-Syria border. This resurgence of ISIS in the region poses a significant threat, as the border area is vital for smuggling operations that fund its activities.

Finally, we examine Hamas’s recent rocket attack on Tel Aviv, which, despite its failure, demonstrates the group’s continued capability and intent to strike central Israel. The situation in Gaza remains tense, with both sides preparing for further escalation.

Stay informed with this critical update on the ongoing Middle East conflict.