Iran Update, February 28, 2024 - Andie Parry, Kathryn Tyson, Johanna Moore, Alexandra Braverman, Rachel Friedman, Amin Soltani, and Brian Carter

The militias also likely reactivated dormant cells after the Israelis decreased the size of the Israel Defense Force (IDF) contingent in the northern Strip. [...] The militias also likely reactivated dormant cells after the Israelis decreased the size of the Israel Defense Force (IDF) contingent in the northern Strip. [...] 3 Institute for the Study of War and AEI’s Critical Threats Project 2024 Gaza Strip Axis of Resistance campaign objectives: • Erode the will of the Israeli political establishment and public to launch and sustain a major ground operation into the Gaza Strip • Degrade IDF material and morale around the Gaza Strip. [...] Iran and Axis of Resistance Axis of Resistance campaign objectives: • Demonstrate the capability and willingness of Iran and the Axis of Resistance to escalate against the United States and Israel on multiple fronts 10 Institute for the Study of War and AEI’s Critical Threats Project 2024 Israel Battle Map February 28%2C2024.png • Set c. [...] A Houthi-controlled media outlet said that the United States and United Kingdom targeted Houthi sites on Labwan Island, off the coast of Hudaydah, on February 27.[62] Neither the United States nor the United Kingdom have confirmed the strikes.