Israeli Finance Minister Warns of Iranian Attack Before Elections
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that Iran is considering missile attacks against Israel before the upcoming Knesset elections, citing intelligence. He also stated Israel is prepared to allow strikes on Iran, but favors economic pressure. An expert, Dani Sitrinovich, questioned the strategic necessity for renewed conflict, suggesting potential motives like regime change or destabilization.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned of potential Iranian missile attacks before Israeli elections.
- Smotrich cited intelligence and stated Iran and "our enemies" may act militarily soon.
- He previously said Israel could strike Iran but prefers economic pressure.
- Smotrich noted Iran's economic struggles, including rising prices and currency devaluation.
- Expert Dani Sitrinovich questioned the strategic need for new military action against Iran.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has warned that Iran is seriously considering launching missile attacks against Israel, potentially before the upcoming Knesset elections. Smotrich cited intelligence sources, stating, "We have intelligence, and we see it. It is quite possible that Iran and our enemies will undertake military actions before the elections." He made these remarks, which were reported by the Telegram channel "Israeli Labor Affairs."
Smotrich previously stated at the Katif conference that Israel cannot permit a regime openly calling for its destruction to remain in power. He indicated that the political leadership is prepared to grant the Israeli Air Force complete freedom to strike targets within Iran. However, Smotrich believes the primary method to achieve this goal is by increasing economic pressure on Iran.
He assessed that Iran is experiencing a sharp rise in prices, particularly for food, and its national currency has depreciated significantly, reaching 1.9 million rials per dollar. Earlier reports suggested that a potential Israeli strike on Iran coinciding with the Israeli election period might have political motivations, but the strategic necessity is more important.
Expert Dani Sitrinovich believes there are no clear strategic grounds for resuming hostilities. He speculated that strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure might have been considered either as a means to overthrow the regime or as an attempt to destabilize the country into a failed state.
