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Iran Avoids Direct Strike on Israel, Targets Gulf States Amid Sanctions
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By Алекс Липницкий
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Sep 2, 2026
What happened
Iran is avoiding direct missile attacks on Israel, instead targeting Persian Gulf states and Jordan due to crippling U.S. sanctions. An expert suggests this is because Iran believes Israel's defenses and response capabilities are too strong, while its neighbors are more vulnerable. Israel remains on high alert for a potential Iranian attack.
- 01Iran targets Gulf states and Jordan instead of Israel due to sanctions.
- 02Israel's missile defense and potential response deter Iranian attacks.
- 03U.S. sanctions have severely reduced Iran's oil exports and revenue.
- 04Iran faces financial difficulties maintaining its military and state functions.
- 05Escalation could lead to attacks on infrastructure and strategic waterways.
- 06Israel maintains high readiness for a potential Iranian attack.
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