Mohsen Tanabandeh, a prominent Iranian actor and director, mourned his nephew

Economic sanctions imposed on Iran by the international community, particularly by the United States, play a significant role in this dynamic. While intended to curb Iran's nuclear program and its support for terrorism, these sanctions have also constrained Iran's economy, arguably making it more reliant on its regional strategy and proxy networks as a means of projecting power. For Israel, maintaining and strengthening these sanctions is a key aspect of its strategy to counter Iranian ambitions.