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Iran's Response to Israeli Strikes: Prudence vs. Retaliation
Iran's top advisor urges a measured response to Israeli aggression, while another official announces a planned major counter-attack involving regional allies.
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PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelMilitaryConflictIran
Israel Defense ForcesHamasHezbollahIslamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsAnsar Allah
Ali LarijaniEsmaeil Kousari
- What is Ali Larijani's advice to Iran regarding Israel's actions?
- Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran's supreme leader, urges a prudent response to Israeli actions to avoid a full-scale war. He believes that Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon haven't achieved their goals and warns against an emotional response, advocating for a strategic one instead.
- Describe the timeline of attacks between Iran and Israel in October 2023.
- On October 1st, Iran launched a missile strike against Israel in retaliation for the assassination of key officials. Israel responded by targeting military sites within Iran on October 26th, resulting in casualties.
- What was Israel's main objective in the Gaza conflict, according to Larijani?
- Israel's primary goal in the Gaza conflict, according to Larijani, was the forced displacement of Palestinians. However, Arab states' refusal to cooperate thwarted this plan.
- Who holds the ultimate authority to decide on Iran's response to the Israeli actions?
- The decision on how Iran will respond to the Israeli strikes rests with Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Larijani stressed the importance of a strategic response rather than an emotional one to avoid being drawn into a larger conflict.
- What has the Supreme National Security Council of Iran decided regarding a response to the Israeli strikes?
- Esmaeil Kousari announced that Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved a major military response to Israel involving various regional groups. This response is expected to be more significant than previous actions.