Analysts told Breaking Defense that any ceasefire would be on shaky ground, especially if Israel sees a chance to topple the Iranian regime.

The operation included more than 125 US aircraft, "dozens" of aerial refueling tankers, a guided missile submarine and approximately 75 precision guided weapons.

"The broader Lebanese population sees little strategic or national benefit in entangling their fragile country further in Iran’s own agenda, particularly after the heavy toll they have already paid," ...