Israel Strikes Back: The Beginning of a New Era in Middle East Relations
Israel has just executed a significant response to the recent Iranian missile attack, marking a shift in their approach. This time, Israel launched a broad and impactful attack on Iran, targeting military sites in multiple waves by hundreds of airplanes.
Focused on military sites only to contain the escalation, Israel struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites and missile storage and production facilities. The ball is now in Iran’s court, as they have vowed to respond immediately to any significant Israeli attack.
This marks an unprecedented event for Iran, as they have not experienced such attacks on their territory since the Iran-Iraq war. Tehran now faces a dilemma as they must decide how to respond without escalating into a regional war.
As tensions rise, the Biden administration will work to prevent further escalation. It’s a historic night as we teeter on the brink of a direct war between Israel and Iran, with significant implications for the region’s future.
BY: Danny Citrinowicz
Danny Citrinowicz is a nonresident fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Middle East Programs and a member of the Atlantic Council’s Iran Strategy Project working group. He previously served in various command positions in the Israel Defense Intelligence for twenty-five years.
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