Iran's IRGC Urges Preemptive Strike on Israel Amid US Tensions
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Hardliners in Iran's IRGC are reportedly urging a preemptive strike on Israel before the U.S. takes military action, aiming to boost oil prices and pressure Washington. Iran's civilian government, however, opposes a new conflict due to economic concerns and prefers diplomatic solutions. The IRGC is also said to be pushing the Houthis for increased attacks on Saudi Arabia and Israel, though no decision to attack has been confirmed.
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- Iran's IRGC hardliners are pushing for a preemptive strike on Israel, according to Israeli Channel C14.
- The IRGC faction believes an attack would raise oil prices to $130-$150 per barrel.
- Potential targets include Israel and energy infrastructure in the UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq.
- Iran's civilian government reportedly opposes a new conflict due to economic hardship.
- The IRGC is also allegedly urging the Houthis to escalate attacks on Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Hardliners within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are reportedly advocating for a preemptive strike against Israel before any potential U.S. military action against Iran, according to Israeli Channel C14. These IRGC proponents believe such an escalation would drive oil prices to $130-$150 per barrel and increase international pressure on Washington. Potential targets mentioned include Israel and the energy infrastructure of the UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq.
Conversely, Iran's civilian government is said to oppose initiating a new military conflict, citing the country's precarious economic situation. They reportedly favor seeking sanctions relief through mediation by Turkey, Qatar, and Pakistan.
The IRGC is also allegedly pressuring the Houthis to intensify their actions, reminding them of past support and mentioning potential new attacks on Saudi Arabia and Israel. Channel C14's report emphasizes that these described plans and internal disagreements do not confirm a decision to attack has been made, based on their sources.
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