A senior Israeli security official and Iran expert told N12 that Tehran will not ignore US sanctions and is likely to launch a surprise attack on European countries, warning that Iran will not contain the event and will drag the region into a broader escalation.
A senior Israeli security official and Iran expert, speaking to N12, assessed that Iran will not tolerate the latest US sanctions and is likely to respond by launching a surprise attack against European nations. The official warned that Iran's response would not be contained and would trigger a wide regional escalation.
The assessment comes amid heightened regional tensions following US military pressure on Iran. As The Zioneer has previously reported, the Israeli security establishment has been at peak alert, bracing for possible Iranian retaliation that could draw Israel into direct conflict. The official's remarks reflect ongoing assessments within Israel's defense community regarding Iran's potential next moves.
The time frame and specific targets of the expected attack remain unconfirmed, and no direct threat to Israel was mentioned in the statement.
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