Israel, with the help of its allies, narrowly escaped a potentially catastrophic attack on Sunday. More than 350 Iranian projectiles carrying 60 tons of explosives failed to penetrate Israel’s defenses, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
Despite warnings from US President Joe Biden and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Israel is now considering its next steps. The country views deterrence as crucial for its survival, but Iran’s recent actions are challenging this strategy.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, Hossein Salami, stated that they are creating a “new equation” and will retaliate against Israel. In the past, Israel has conducted daring raids to eliminate existential threats, such as the bombing of the Iraqi and Syrian nuclear reactors in 1981 and 2007, respectively.
While Israel has not disclosed its plans, Iran’s recent attack in response to an alleged Israeli strike in Damascus has put the region on edge. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and other key officials are now strategizing inside the maximum security defense headquarters in Tel Aviv.
As tensions escalate, the world watches closely to see how Israel and Iran navigate this dangerous situation.