Iran accuses Israel of losing deterrent power after Hezbollah's recent attack, shifting regional strategic balance.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, has criticized Israel for losing deterrent power after Hezbollah's recent attack. Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel, which Israel responded to with preemptive strikes. Iran claims Israel couldn't predict the time and place of a limited response by Hezbollah and now has to defend itself within its occupied territories. The strategic balance in the region has shifted against Israel, putting Iran, Hezbollah's backer, and the United States, Israel's main ally, at risk of further involvement. Both sides have indicated they are currently avoiding further escalation, but cautioned that there may be more strikes to come.
August 26, 2024
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