Iran warns Israel of the possibility of ‘large-scale war’

The Times of IsraelOn January 5, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that there was a risk of a large-scale war if Israel conducted military operations targeting Tehran. “We are fully prepared for the possibility that Israel will continue to attack. I hope Israel will refrain from taking such reckless actions, because it could lead to a large-scale war “, according to Mr. Araghchi.

The long-running underground conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated over the past year, leading to a number of direct tit-for-tat attacks that are likely to spiral out of control without diplomacy, Araghchi said. Mr. Araghchi added: “We believe that reason will ultimately prevail and prevent actions that could have serious consequences.”

RT said recent developments in the Middle East, including the collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government and the significant weakening of Hezbollah, have significantly changed the region’s strategic balance. . Israeli and American officials may perceive Tehran as increasingly vulnerable, opening the door to discussion of potential pre-emptive military action.

The above statement was made in the context of information that most senior officials in the Israeli defense agency urged this country to conduct an attack inside Iranian territory.

With Israel’s counterattacks on Houthi forces in Yemen largely ineffective, some have proposed attacking Iran. “We need to take down Iran. If we only attack the Houthi group in Yemen, it is unlikely we can stop their actions,” said David Barnea, Director of the Mossad intelligence agency (Israel).

In addition, Iranian officials are also concerned about a potential attack from Israel stemming from Tel Aviv’s destruction of Tehran’s air defense system and acceptance of a ceasefire in Lebanon, as well as the victory of the President-elect. American election Donald Trump.

In April, Israel’s airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus (Syria) is said to have killed two Iranian generals and several officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In retaliation, Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles in an unprecedented direct attack on Israel, according to RT.