Strait of No Peace: Iran's Rise and the Shattered American Umbrella The latest crisis in the Middle East has been brewing for months, but its true implications are only just beginning to sink in.
The United States and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran six months ago, hoping to topple its clerical leadership and install a pro Western government.
Instead, they've managed to accomplish something far more unexpected: making Iran's ruling regime stronger and more defiant than ever. At first glance, it might seem counterintuitive that the war has emboldened Iran.