2024-11-01 02:19:00
According to media reports, after the Israeli attack on Iran, the government in Tehran is already planning another counterattack. An attack using drones and ballistic missiles could be launched from Iraq, US news site Axios reported, citing Israeli sources. Accordingly, the Israeli secret services assume that the attack could possibly take place before the US election next Tuesday.
Iran will certainly respond to the Israeli attack, Iranian Revolutionary Guards deputy commander Ali Fadavi said in an interview, according to a report by Mehr News Agency. “For more than 40 years we have left no aggression unanswered.” The US television channel CNN quoted a person familiar with the deliberations in Tehran as saying: “The response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the aggression of the Zionist regime will be final and painful.”
The chief of staff to Iran’s religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the Iranian response will “make our enemies regret the attack,” according to Axios. Israel attacked several military installations and the air defense system in Iran last week. According to Iranian information, only minor damage was caused. With the air strikes, Israel responded to an attack by Iran with around 200 rockets at the beginning of October.
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**Interview with Dr. Leila Asadi, Middle Eastern Affairs Expert**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Dr. Asadi. The recent reports suggest that Iran is preparing a counterattack in response to Israel’s military action. What are your thoughts on the potential timing of this response, especially considering the upcoming U.S. elections?
**Dr. Asadi:** Thank you for having me. The timing is indeed critical. If Iran were to launch an attack before the U.S. elections, it could create significant geopolitical ripples. It would not only affect U.S.-Iran relations but could also influence voter sentiments and policy discussions in the U.S. As we know, foreign policy often plays a crucial role in electoral outcomes.
**Interviewer:** According to Iranian officials, the response will be “final and painful.” How do you interpret such strong rhetoric, and what implications could it have for regional stability?
**Dr. Asadi:** Strong rhetoric from Iranian officials reflects both their commitment to retaliate and their desire to project strength. Such statements can escalate tensions further and may provoke a military spiral that endangers not only regional stability but also global security. It’s a delicate balance between deterrence and aggression.
**Interviewer:** Some analysts argue that further conflicts could be avoided through diplomatic channels. Do you believe there is any prospect for dialogue between Iran and Israel at this juncture?
**Dr. Asadi:** While dialogue is always preferable, the current atmosphere is highly charged. Both nations have entrenched positions, and recent events have further hardening those stances. However, external pressures—such as from the U.S. or European nations—could potentially reopen avenues for negotiation, although this won’t be easy.
**Interviewer:** let’s pose this question to our readers: What do you think the consequences would be if Iran does launch an attack in retaliation? Could this escalate into a wider conflict, or do you believe restraint will prevail?
**Dr. Asadi:** That’s a crucial question, and I’d be interested to hear what the audience thinks. This situation could evolve in many directions, and public opinion will certainly shape the responses of the countries involved.