Global Review: Iran's Strategy, Life in Dubai, and the Rabbi in Tehran
Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the global media about Israel. This edition: Iran's bet on a war of attrition, the new reality for bankers in Dubai, and a profile of the Chief Rabbi of Iran.
Against the backdrop of the constantly developing security situation, the lens of the global media reveals unique perspectives on what is happening in the country. From analyses by international experts to stories from Israel that often disappear from view, we present a daily review of global media coverage to decipher how events here are perceived overseas.
The articles presented in this section are taken from major international publications and do not necessarily reflect the worldview of Globes.
1. Not total war, but attrition: Iran's new strategic bet
Reuters reports that Iran is pursuing a strategy of controlled escalation designed to expand the conflict in the Middle East without igniting a total war. Analysts explain that Iran is betting on a war of attrition, turning trade routes and energy infrastructure into pressure points to raise the cost of confrontation.
Michael Knights of the Washington Institute notes: "Iran is trying to outmaneuver the US by expanding escalation options. Its advantage lies not in the ability to strike America or Israel directly, but in its ability to harm regional countries and the global economy." Sources in the Gulf suggest that the Revolutionary Guards believe they can gain an advantage due to President Donald Trump's perceived reluctance to engage in another Middle East conflict ahead of the November midterm elections.
2. The new life of the financial sector in Dubai
Le Monde describes the new reality of Dubai's financial sector in the shadow of sirens and missile threats. "Bankers thought they had moved to live in Switzerland, and suddenly they found themselves in Tel Aviv," a local financier summarized.
Despite missile alerts, the UAE government maintains a policy of "positive thinking," requiring companies to operate as usual. Authorities have formed a tacit agreement with the expat population, which makes up 90% of residents: one can earn money in Dubai, but expressing political sentiment is discouraged. Economists note that financial aid to businesses remains highly selective, and uncertainty caused by prolonged conflicts is leading many firms to freeze projects.
3. The biggest paradox in the Jewish world: the Chief Rabbi of Iran
The Wall Street Journal has published a profile of Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, the Chief Rabbi of Iran. Gerami, who also holds American citizenship, claims that the country's Jewish community, estimated at around 20,000, has everything necessary for religious life.
There is an unwritten deal: as long as the community remains loyal to the regime and stays away from Israel, it is allowed to maintain its traditions. Gerami avoids criticizing the regime, stating: "I am not a messenger of anyone in the world. I am the messenger of my community." Sources note that the community's religious strengthening has earned it a degree of respect from the theocratic regime, which has allowed for the renovation of the Abrishami synagogue in central Tehran.
