The Zioneer reports: US intelligence assesses that Iran is planning to expand its attacks and inflame the region, but remains cautious about a direct escalation with Israel for fear of a severe Israeli response and the strengthening of Israel's right-wing bloc.
The assessment, reported Saturday evening by The Zioneer Intelligence Desk, indicates that US analysts believe Iran intends to escalate its fire against Israel but is weighing the risks of a direct confrontation. The Zioneer previously reported on July 19 that the US had warned Jerusalem about plans for broadening military operations against Iranian targets, with an assessment that Iran might 'break the tools' and launch a direct attack on Israel. Saturday's assessment adds that Iran fears a severe Israeli response and the political strengthening of Israel's right-wing bloc, which may serve as a deterrent. The assessment remains a single-source report; no official confirmation from US or Israeli sources has been published.
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