2024-08-18 20:58:40
The Iranian government continues to debate internally whether an attack on Israel should be a drone strike or a covert operation. Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah not only does not want to act without Iran’s consent, but also does not seek to escalate the conflict with Israel.
CBS News reports this.
Thus, media sources report that Sheikh Nasrallah is waiting for a decision from Tehran. However, American diplomats maintain contacts with the Iranian government through politicians in Beirut and are trying to reduce the risk of escalation of the conflict.
Recall that talk of a retaliatory strike by Hezbollah began two weeks ago after the July assassination of high-ranking commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut. However, no single plan for “retaliation” was ever reached. An official US representative confirmed to the media that Israel was responsible for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, although Netanyahu did not admit it.
In this regard, Iran has promised to attack Israel in response, but this decision is currently in limbo, as Tehran decides whether to use military force, as it did on April 13 after hundreds of drones and missiles were launched against Israel. In addition, a covert operation by intelligence forces is also planned. With ceasefire negotiations in full swing, the risk of an attack is currently reduced. But the US does not rule out the possibility that Hezbollah could launch an attack with little or no warning.
Earlier, Cursor reported that the issue of resolving the conflict and peace agreements between Israel and Iran is under Biden’s “personal control” – the US President warned official Tel Aviv about the breakdown of the ceasefire agreements.