Iranian Official Claims Attack is Certain, Diplomatic Solution Unlikely
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
An Iranian security official claims Tehran views an American-Israeli attack as certain and doubts diplomatic solutions, suggesting Israel controls U.S. Middle East policy. The IDF, however, denies preparing a preemptive strike on Iran, stating it is in a defensive posture and sees no immediate threat. Tensions have risen due to U.S. presidential statements, but no immediate offensive action is planned by Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Iranian official: Attack on Iran is certain, diplomatic solution unlikely.
- Iran believes Israel manages U.S. Middle East policy and blocks diplomacy.
- IDF denies preparing preemptive strike on Iran before elections.
- IDF remains on alert but sees no immediate threat from Iran.
- U.S. President Donald Trump's statements heightened regional tensions.
An Iranian security official stated that Tehran views an American-Israeli attack as a certain scenario and doubts Washington's diplomatic messages. The official suggested this view might strengthen following a speech by Senator Rubio in Athens, which they believe provided historical and cultural legitimacy for a war against Iran. According to the Iranian source, leaders and academics in Iran have concluded that U.S. policy in the Middle East is managed from Tel Aviv, and that Israel will not permit any diplomatic solution.
Iran perceives itself as being in a state of war with America, viewing economic and maritime sanctions as a continuation of military aggression. The official noted increasing public pressure within Iran to take decisive action to break the sanctions, citing a right to self-defense. This comes as the IDF previously denied reports that Israel was preparing to launch an attack on Iran before the elections.
A military source indicated that while there have been periods of heightened tension in recent months, partly due to statements by U.S. President Donald Trump that put the American military, and consequently the IDF, on alert, the U.S. ultimately backed down from an attack. The source emphasized that the IDF's readiness has been ongoing for months with minor fluctuations, but confirmed that the IDF is not planning a preemptive strike on Iran. The military source stated, "We do not see any activity in Iran that could endanger Israel in the immediate time. We are in defense and prepared for a variety of scenarios."
