“This marks uncharted territory, fraught with peril and uncertainty.
While Iran and Israel have engaged in shadow conflicts for decades, this marks the first instance of Iran directly targeting Israel from its own soil.
Gone are the days of proxy confrontations across the region; instead, Iran now openly challenges Israel, citing it as the epitome of what it terms the ‘Zionist regime,’ while Israel denounces Iran as the foremost sponsor of global terrorism.
The prolonged Gaza conflict has only served to escalate tensions, inching both nations closer to a direct confrontation.
Iran, known for its strategic patience, has historically avoided outright war, a stance upheld by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei since his ascension to power in the aftermath of the devastating Iran-Iraq war.
Now, as the world watches on, the repercussions of this unprecedented strike remain uncertain.”
