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As war between Israel and Iran intensified following the bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus, the capital of Syria, there were reports that Iran had decided to attack Israel directly. There are concerns that if a direct Iranian attack on Israel actually takes place, the war in the Middle East could lead to an escalation.
On the 5th (local time), the New York Times (NYT), a daily newspaper from the United States, quoted a number of Iranian officials who asked to remain anonymous, saying, “Iran has put its entire army on high alert and said it must respond directly to the Damascus attack to create deterrence.” “A decision has been made,” the report said.
Creating deterrence refers to a strategy of showing force so that the enemy realizes that the losses he will cause in retaliation are greater than the benefits he will gain from an attack.
Earlier, on the 1st, the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria was bombed, killing Mohammad Reza Zahedi, commander of the elite Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard in charge of Lebanon and Syria, deputy commander of Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, and six other Revolutionary Guard generals.
Afterward, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, identified Israel as the mastermind behind the bombing and predicted retaliation, saying, “You will be beaten.”
While there are various predictions about the timing and method of Iran’s retaliation, some predict the ‘Night of Power’ of Ramadan, which will end around the 10th (one of the odd days out of the last ten days of Ramadan).
In terms of retaliation, there were also reports that attack drones and cruise missiles could be used. CBS reported, “The United States has received information that Iran’s plan to attack Israel includes launching a swarm of armed drones and launching cruise missiles.” However, the broadcaster added that it was not known whether the attack would take place in Iran or Syria or Iraq.
If Iran attacks Israel directly, there is a possibility that Hezbollah, an armed Lebanese political group called the Iranian proxy force, Yemeni Houthi rebels, Syrian government forces, and pro-Iranian militias in Syria and Iraq will participate in an attack all-out
In this situation, CNN reported that the administration of Joe Biden of the United States maintains a high level of alert, judging that an attack by Iran is inevitable. Israel also prepares for emergencies by suspending vacations for combat troops and organizing additional reserve forces for air defense action.
Iran is wary of possible intervention by the United States and sent a warning message to the United States saying, “Do not fall into the trap of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.” In response, the US asked Iran “not to hit US targets.” .
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