Iran seems like it’s in escalation mode – but all-out war with Israel is the last thing it wants
by The Guardian
The Guardian— The country is on the defensive. While Israel has ironclad support from its allies, Tehran is vulnerable and isolatedTit-for-tat confrontation between Israel and Iran has sparked concerns about escalation dragging the Middle East into all-out war. Such a scenario remains unlikely because neither Israel nor Iran would benefit from full-on conflict. But while Israel is feeling emboldened, Iran is on the defensive.Iran’s main interest is self-preservation. It wants to protect its nuclear facilities...
Global News—Israel, Iran likely to avoid more escalation after latest strikes: expert. Iran has downplayed Friday's incident and said it does not plan to retaliate, a response that one Middle East expert says Israel likely planned for.
The Washington Times—Letter to the editor: U.S., Israel face long war with Iran. Clifford D. May’s “Khamenei’s war aims: Iranian ruler intends to establish an empire, exterminate Israelis” (web, April 23) is spot on.
Breitbart—Hamas Praises Iran’s Attack on Israel, Calls for ‘Escalation’ on All Fronts. Abu Ubaida, a spokesman for Hamas’s paramilitary al-Qassam Brigades, on Tuesday praised the Iranian missile attack on Israel and called for “escalation” on every front of the conflict.