Iran's Calculated Posture

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, recently delivered an address after a missile attack on Israel, emphasizing a cautionary stance alongside a commitment to resist Israeli aggression. Khamenei reassured both the Iranian populace and the international community that Iran's responses would be measured, aiming to balance the need for action without provoking a larger conflict. He framed this stance as a fulfillment of Iran's responsibility to support Palestine and Lebanon against Israeli actions, appealing for unity among Muslims and framing recent Israeli actions as escalating tensions. This nuanced approach reflects Khamenei's historically cautious nature, especially in light of Iran's military capabilities compared to Israel's advanced technologies and international backing.