‘Iran really is alone': Claims Iran is bluffing about having ‘the upper hand' against Israel
Foundation for Defense Democracies Senior Fellow David Daoud claims Iran is 'alone' even though the country has stated a few allies will come to its defence following Israel's attack.
'The Iranians have to save face, they have to look like they have the upper hand,' Mr Daoud told Sky News Australia.
'They're exaggerating the impact of their strikes in Israel.'
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