This is over very lukewarm, I have the impression that probably the American side managed to influence them not to enter into a direct conflict. The Israelis are satisfied and it is possible to extend the period without further escalations, geopolitical analyst Denis Avdagi commented for 24 hours. the latest crisis in the Middle East.
Israel responded yesterday to a direct attack by drones from Iran since last weekend. It was the first time in history that Iran directly attacked Israel, which shot down all the drones before they reached their territory. They then spent six days deciding on a response, and on Thursday night, on Friday, they would fire rockets at an area not far from the city of Isfahan in the central part of Iran. The rockets fell near the airport and the nuclear plant.
‘We are dedicated to Israel’s security’
At first, neither side wanted to make a statement. Iranian authorities first claimed that there had been no attack, and then announced that their air defenses had shot down several drones, without causing much damage. There is no indication of a possible revenge attack. There was no official confirmation of the attack from Israel, except that radical right-wing national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir wrote “Weak” on platform X.
It caused harsh criticism of the Israeli opposition. Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid said that Ben Gvir has embarrassed Israel from Tehran to Washington, and that “no minister has caused so much damage to national security and the country’s image”.
Nevertheless, several American sources confirmed to media houses that Israel carried out the attack, but that the USA had nothing to do with it. This was later confirmed by the US Secretary of State at the meeting of the G7 group.
– What we are focused on now, like the G7 is focused on, is calming tensions and the conflict in Gaza. We remain committed to Israel’s security – said Anthony Blinken.
The possibility to withdraw
Joe Biden on the phone asked the Israeli Prime Minister a few days ago to answer to Iran. But analysts agree that both of these attacks do not point to an open, stronger conflict. As analyzed by a military expert team for the weekly Express, information from the field shows that Israel used mini-drones that were probably operated by “infiltrators from Iran”.
– This allows Iran not to continue, but they also make their own assessments, it is impossible to say what their next move will be. But now everyone is given the opportunity to retire – said Avdagi.
And messages to Israel and Iran not to enter into further conflict come from all over the world, from the EU to the Kremlin and Turkey. Open conflict does not suit anyone. And while the G7, as well as the European Commission, announce new sanctions on Iran, no one hides the fact that the situation in Gaza must also begin to calm down.
– It’s a heavy tragedy, it’s high time to calm down. But that raises the question of Benjamin Netanyahu’s political fate. He is looking for a solution to the crisis without suffering politically – concludes Denis Avdagi.