Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached a boiling point, with Iran gearing up to “respond” to Israel’s recent attacks. According to Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Iran is preparing to make good on its promise to retaliate against Israel’s attacks.
This development comes after Israeli fighter jets launched a series of attacks on Iranian military targets on October 26. The attacks were in response to Iran firing around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel a few weeks prior.
Iran has repeatedly vowed to retaliate against Israel’s attacks, and it seems they’re now preparing to make good on that promise. The Israeli Defence Forces had struck military sites in Iran, saying it was retaliating against Tehran’s missile attack on Israel.
The situation has been escalating since Hamas, the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group based in Gaza, attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. Hamas has been supported by Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants, also backed by Iran.
Iran’s air defence system had successfully countered Israel’s attacks on military targets in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam, with “limited damage” to some locations. However, the situation remains volatile, with both sides exchanging threats and warnings.
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is holding its breath, hoping that diplomacy will prevail and prevent further escalation.
