Ammon News - According to Iranian and Arab officials cited by The American Wall Street Journal, Tehran has issued a warning about a upcoming "strong and complex" attack on Israel in retaliation for the recent Israeli attack that resulted in the deaths of 4 Iranian soldiers and a civilian.
As per the report from the American newspaper, Iran's retaliatory strategy against Israel involves enhancing warheads and other weaponry, and potentially aiming for Israeli military installations with increased intensity compared to previous instances.
The Iranian official, as cited by The Wall Street Journal, mentioned that the reaction towards Israel will take place following the US election day but before the new president's inauguration.
Officials from Iran and Arab countries stated that Iran had notified diplomats from Arab nations that its regular military forces would be involved due to casualties from the Israeli strike, which included 4 soldiers and one civilian.
Nevertheless, Iran's engagement with its conventional army does not entail sending its troops; instead, the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, typically responsible for addressing Israeli security concerns, will not act independently in this instance.
An Egyptian official stated that Iran has issued a specific warning of a "powerful and intricate" retaliation.
An Iranian official stated that the military has suffered casualties, prompting a need for action. They mentioned potentially utilizing Iraqi territory for some of the operation and planning to target Israeli military sites more aggressively than before.
As per the Wall Street Journal, authorities from Egypt, Bahrain, and Oman reported that Iranian diplomats explained their reaction following cautioning from the United States, both publicly and privately, about getting involved in a retaliatory exchange with Israel.
An Iranian senior general warned of a possible response, while leader Ali Khamenei also cautioned of a strong reaction.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his country must respond to Israel's attack.
Nevertheless, indicating that Iran was still deliberating on how to react, he mentioned that the nature and strength of their retaliation may vary if there were truces in Gaza and Lebanon.
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