Iran-Israel War Enters Fifth Week After Larijani Killing
PILLAR DIAGNOSTIC // WEEKLY · WEEK 13
“The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is likely to escalate further due to the recent high-profile casualties and the continuity of military actions. However, concurrent diplomatic efforts could provide a pathway to de-escalation if successful negotiations ensue.”
THE MECHANICS
Tape & flow
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr has been appointed as the new secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council following the death of Ali Larijani, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
THE MACHINE
Operational momentum
The conflict in the Middle East is now in its fifth week, with ongoing attacks and new developments including Israel's strikes on Tehran and Houthi militants' involvement.
THE MAP
Structure & constraints
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THE MOOD
Consensus & positioning
Diplomatic efforts are underway to end the Iran conflict while hostilities continue to escalate.