On Friday, a senior official from the United States issued a stark warning regarding the potential repercussions that Iran could face if it were to launch a strike against Israel as a retaliatory measure for the recent assassination of a prominent Hamas leader in Tehran. The official emphasized that such an act would not only have severe consequences for Iran but would also significantly disrupt the currently fragile momentum toward achieving a truce in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The US official stressed that it is critically important for Iran to reconsider any intentions to escalate the situation by attacking Israel. “The consequences could be quite cataclysmic, particularly for Iran,” the official indicated, highlighting the potential for significant fallout and instability in the region. The senior US official further noted that there is an understanding among many in Iran about the gravity of this situation and urged those in influential positions not to pursue that dangerous path. The emphasis was placed on the importance of restraint at this juncture, as the stakes are high and the outcomes uncertain. This advisory was shared with reporters on the condition of anonymity, which is standard practice for officials discussing sensitive diplomatic matters.
