Iran Update, December 1, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)

Iranian Plans for a Potential Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Israeli and Arab media have reported that Iran is prepared to expand an Israel-Hezbollah conflict regionally if Israel launches operations against Hezbollah. Iran and its partners may be preparing a contingency plan for this scenario, but Iran and many of its key partners have strong incentives not to threaten Israel at this time if it can be avoided.
Jaish al Adl Militancy: Jaish al Adl announced on November 29 that the group has merged with other Baloch militia groups and will continue its activities in Iran. Jaish al Adl has posed one of the largest internal security threats to the Iranian regime, particularly since the Mahsa Amini protests.
Iranian Navy Modernization: The Iranian Artesh Navy unveiled new naval vessels on November 29 as part of a broader naval modernization effort. The Artesh Navy unveiled the Kurdistan “floating base” vessel and showcased the renovated Sahand destroyer in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province.

Iran Update, December 1, 2025 | ISW

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