June 1, 2026 | Mario Nawfal Hezbollah, the Iranian regime, and ongoing conflict in the Middle East Home » Iran Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus Senior Fellow June 1, 2026 | Mario Nawfal Hezbollah, the Iranian regime, and ongoing conflict in the Middle East Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus Senior Fellow 🇺🇸🇶🇦 When push came to shove, the Qataris blocked use of their own airbase and forced the Americans to scramble for alternatives.Fmr. IDF Spox. Jonathan Conricus just laid it all out."The Qataris prevented the active use of it. And instead of using it, the Americans, they had… https://t.co/mCPsgmQnn3 pic.twitter.com/uEUb0o2fTA— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 1, 2026 🇮🇷🇮🇱 Before October 7th, Iran had seven regional powerhouses. Today it's a broken country with decimated proxies and exposed air defenses.Fmr. IDF Spox Jonathan Conricus just mapped the collapse in real time."The story of the Islamic Republic of Iran from October 7th till… https://t.co/cIiNXKC9pK pic.twitter.com/3Nme6TD0HP— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 1, 2026 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Nearly a quarter of Hezbollah's entire combat force has been eliminated since October 7th.Fmr. IDF Spox. Jonathan Conricus breaks down why that number changes everything."8000 is a big number."And since Operation Roaring Lion alone, another 2,500 to 2,600 operatives… https://t.co/Knvd58eBwB pic.twitter.com/A5btH7ct7O— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 1, 2026 Issues: Issues: Gulf States Hezbollah Iran Iran Global Threat Network Israel Israel at War