Iran's Potential Direct Attack on Israel? War Concerns Rise

The Middle East war that broke out in October 2023 when Hamas, a Palestinian armed group, attacked Israel, has been ongoing for 6 months now.

There are predictions that Iran, the backer of Hamas, might launch a direct attack on Israel as early as this week.

Since the war began, Iran has refrained from direct conflict with Israel. However, after Israel bombed the Iranian consulate in Damascus, the capital of Syria, on the 1st, killing about 13 people, it's analyzed that Iran has decided to directly attack Israel as retaliation.

The predicted time of the attack is during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, specifically the 'Night of Power.' The Night of Power falls on an odd-numbered night within the last 10 days of Ramadan, and it's expected to be around 10 days before or after.

It's reported that the US has also heightened its alert level in anticipation of Iran's imminent attack. Similarly, Israel has issued a state of emergency to its entire military, and the international community is once again being drawn into a war.

■ Inflict Maximum Damage on Israel?

Following the news of Iran's imminent direct attack on Israel, the pro-Iran Houthis are analyzed to be joining forces with Iran and participating in the attack on Israel.

On the 6th, at the funeral of Revolutionary Guard commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi in Isfahan, central Iran, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri expressed his determination to 'inflict the most devastating damage on Israel.'

He further added that the timing and method of the attack will be determined by them, and they will make the enemy regret their actions.

The US has also predicted a large-scale Iranian attack as early as this week and stated that they are preparing US facilities in the Middle East in anticipation.

It is also anticipated that Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shia militia backed by Iran, along with pro-Iranian militias in Syria and Iraq, will launch a full-scale offensive.

■ Six Months into the War... Escalation to US-Iran Conflict?

If Iran's direct attack on Israel materializes, a clash between the US and Iran will likely become inevitable.

The Iranian Chief of Staff claimed that the US was involved in the Damascus supply operation on the 1st, stating that the US should also bear responsibility for it.

In response, the Iranian presidential office warned that if the US doesn't want to be attacked, it should step back. It seems that if the US sides with Israel, they are prepared to launch direct attacks on US-related facilities.

Recognizing the severity of the situation, Israel has halted soldiers' vacations and mobilized additional reserve troops for air defense operations, fully preparing for war.

The Israeli Prime Minister also warned of a strong response, stating, 'We will strike first against those who intend to harm us.'

With the US presidential election approaching in November, there are also predictions that President Joe Biden might not want to escalate the situation, considering public opinion.

According to a British media report, Iran does not have the capacity for a full-fledged war and that this attack could be a propaganda effort to restore its tarnished image and seemingly avenge the humiliation suffered at the hands of Israel.

Over the past six months of the Middle East war, more than 33,000 Palestinian civilians have been killed. The Israeli military reported that over 600 soldiers have died so far.

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