The Israeli response seems imminent. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a "significant response" to last Tuesday's firing of nearly 200 Iranian missiles at the Jewish state, speculations have multiplied regarding the operation's contours. Although all options seemed to be on the table, including the maximalist option of targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, they have narrowed in recent days as Israeli officials coordinate their retaliatory measures with their American ally and calculate the risk of a Tehran response. The chosen scenario will be crucial, especially as it may have significant repercussions on the regional situation, at a time when Israel has significantly intensified its bombing campaign in Lebanon.An imminent response?The Israeli military declared on Saturday that it was dedicating a large part of...
The Israeli response seems imminent. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a "significant response" to last Tuesday's firing of nearly 200 Iranian missiles at the Jewish state, speculations have multiplied regarding the operation's contours. Although all options seemed to be on the table, including the maximalist option of targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, they have narrowed in recent days as Israeli officials coordinate their retaliatory measures with their American ally and calculate the risk of a Tehran response. The chosen scenario will be crucial, especially as it may have significant repercussions on the regional situation, at a time when Israel has significantly intensified its bombing campaign in Lebanon.An imminent response?The Israeli military declared on Saturday that it was dedicating a large part of...
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