Ex-Obama CIA and DoD Chief Fears ‘Full-Scale War’ if Israel Escalates After Iran’s Missile Strikes
Sputnik International
Iran responded to Israeli assassinations with nearly 200 ballistic missiles on October 1, prompting warnings from Israeli PM Netanyahu and the IDF of a serious response. Former US official Leon Panetta cautioned against a full-scale war if Israel escalates.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei defended the missile strikes as retaliation for previous assassinations by Israel. However, US and Israeli officials downplayed the success of the attacks, raising doubts about their defense systems against Iranian missiles.
In the midst of tense relations, Netanyahu vowed to make Iran “pay” for their actions, while President Biden expressed opposition to Israeli plans for further attacks. The situation remains volatile, with fears of a potential all-out conflict in the Middle East.