As waves of protests have tested the Iranian regime’s ability to manage dissent, the country with arguably the most to gain has been waiting in the wings, reluctant to intervene even when its regional adversary is at its most vulnerable point in years.

Israel's government approved a cease-fire and hostage deal with Hamas this week. The cease-fire began on Sunday as Hamas released its first few hostages. A cease-fire in the war in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning after an almost three-hour delay.