The limited strikes on Iran carried out by Israeli fighter-jets early on Saturday morning Tehran time above all demonstrated the constraints under which
Juan Cole is a professor and writer known for his work on Middle Eastern politics and history. He is the author of several books and is the founder and editor of the blog Informed Comment, where he provides analysis and commentary on current events in the Middle East. His writing has been featured in various publications, including Truthout, The Nation, and Common Dreams.