Iran Expert Warns Against Further Strikes, Calls Khamenei Assassination Attempt a Mistake
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
An expert on Iran, Avner Vilan, warned against further strikes on Iran, calling the attempt to assassinate Ali Khamenei a mistake that increased nuclear risk. He stated that Iran is preparing for further conflict, which could lead to an outcome opposite to Israel's aims. Vilan cautioned that the "Roaring Lion" operation's goal of regime change has not been met, and failure could leave Iran with nuclear weapons while Israel is isolated.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Iran expert Avner Vilan stated the assassination attempt on Ali Khamenei was a mistake.
- Vilan warned Iran is preparing for further conflict with potentially unfavorable outcomes for Israel.
- The expert believes the "Roaring Lion" operation's goal of regime change has not been achieved.
- The campaign has increased the risk of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, Vilan said.
- Failure of the operation could leave Iran with nuclear weapons and Israel isolated.
An expert on Iran and nuclear issues, Avner Vilan, has cautioned against further military action against Iran, stating in an interview with 103fm that the attempt to assassinate Ali Khamenei was a strategic error. Vilan warned that Iran is preparing for a new round of conflict, which could result in an outcome contrary to Israel's objectives.
He expressed skepticism about the urgency of any potential strikes, noting that Iran's efforts to rebuild its missile and air defense capabilities do not warrant an attack at such a sensitive time for democratic decisions in both Israel and the United States. Vilan suggested that the true success of the recent campaign, referred to as "Roaring Lion," would only be determined by whether the Iranian regime collapses or if Iran obtains nuclear weapons.
However, he asserted that the campaign has increased the risk of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and has damaged Israel's strategic standing, including in the United States. Vilan clarified that while the previous war in June was justified, the "Roaring Lion" operation, aimed at regime change, has not achieved its goal.
Vilan concluded that the objective of regime change is becoming more distant. He warned that if the operation fails, Israel could find itself in a situation where Iran rebuilds with nuclear weapons while Israel is isolated.
