Iran sent a message to Israel through European diplomatic channels, warning of possible reactions to retaliatory actions by the Jewish state.
As diplomatic sources report to the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, Tehran has made clear that it may not react to a limited attack by Israel as abruptly as it previously threatened.
However, Iranian authorities stressed that the situation would change if its oil or nuclear infrastructure were attacked, saying a “red line” would be crossed if such facilities were threatened.
Tensions remain high in the region following Iran’s rocket attack on October 1, and expectations of a possible Israeli response are growing. According to sources, Israel has made progress in negotiations with the US administration, which has raised the likelihood of retaliatory actions.
The transmission of the Iranian message coincided with the visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Turkmenistan, where he made a statement that Iran does not seek war, but is ready to respond in case of an attack. Pezeshkian noted that the country will defend its interests in case of threat.
Additionally, for the first time, the United States will deploy a THAAD missile defense battery on Israeli territory. The system, similar to Israel’s Hetz system, is designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles, signaling preparations for a possible escalation of the conflict and an Iranian response.
Previously, Kursor reported that Iran is trying to prevent an Israeli retaliatory attack.
Iran is scared by the possible magnitude of Israeli retaliation.
