Sky News Daily Israel v Iran - Is escalation inevitable?
Apr 11, 2024
Discusses rising tensions between Israel and Iran, potential for wider conflict, Israel's readiness for attacks, Iran's military capabilities, US support for Israel, and urgency for peace amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Israeli Strike in Damascus
- Israel targeted and killed Iranian General Mohammed Zahidi in Damascus, Syria, on April 1st.
- Zahidi was a senior commander in the Quds Force, the foreign operations arm of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Iran's Retaliation Dilemma
- Iran feels pressured to retaliate for the assassination of General Zahidi to maintain its image.
- However, they face the challenge of retaliating without escalating the conflict.
Potential Israeli Invasion of Lebanon
- Many Israelis anticipate a potential invasion of Lebanon to counter Hezbollah's threat.
- This is due to Hezbollah's significant missile arsenal and its close ties to Iran.