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The concept of “deep security belts” that Israel has been implementing since October 2023 marks not just a tactical shift in military doctrine, but a fundamental rethinking of the state’s strategic borders in the Middle East.

Iran exposed the fragility beneath American air dominance. Beijing is studying every loss. When the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, Washington anticipated swift, overwhelming dominance. The arithmetic seemed straightforward: the world’s most advanced air force against a sanctions-hobbled regional power.

Israel’s assault on Lebanon signals the return of the Dahiya Doctrine, where destruction becomes a tool of deterrence. Driven by security fears and power politics, the invasion risks igniting a broader regional firestorm. What unfolds may not secure peace but deepen instability and humanitarian tragedy across the Middle East.