Afghanistan, Dec. 23 -- Iran's recent missile displays signal military strength and deterrence, escalating regional tensions and raising the risk of a potential confrontation with Israel.

Iran's recent military drills are part of a broader effort to project strength and signal defensive readiness as regional tensions intensify and its indirect confrontation with Israel continues, according to an analysis by Modern Policy.

The report highlights Iran's use of deliberate strategic ambiguity, noting contradictory narratives from Iranian sources that range from reports of missile exercises to outright denials. This approach allows Tehran to send deterrent messages without formally acknowledging actions that could prompt immediate escalation. ...