For other Arab countries who also oppose Iran, October 7 was a signal that Israel, Iran’s most steadfast regional opponent, was not able to effectively withstand and repel attacks by Iran’s proxies.
Iran vows to take revenge on Israel for Damascus airstrike as the US tells Iran it 'had no involvement' in airstrike.
If Iran needs a perpetual enemy—the US and Israel—to rally the public to stay in power, they will have to be prepared to face the consequences.
IRGC commander-in-chief Hossein Salami boasted alleged success in launching long-range ballistic missiles from a warship for the first time.
According to Trump, until two days before the operation, Israel was due to take direct part in the assassination itself but then got "cold feet," likely wanting to avoid direct blowback from Tehran.
Addressing Iran’s role in the Middle East requires a multifaceted approach that balances the necessity of direct action with the complexities of the region’s geopolitical landscape.
IRNA state news said their mission entailed kidnappings, threatening and setting fire to vehicles and homes of unnamed targets and stealing their mobile phones.
The spokesperson of the IRGC claimed that the October 7 attack was related to revenge for the US killing of Qasem Soleimani in January 2020.
The threat is no longer “just” possibly one Iranian nuclear weapon, but rather a potential arsenal of nuclear weapons.
This escalating exchange of cyberattacks between adversaries with advanced capabilities could have dangerous long-term consequences.
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