A security analysis circulating in Israeli intelligence channels argues that the scale of the US attack on Iran has passed the threshold of a proportional response to the Apache downing, suggesting Washington seeks a deliberate escalation. The assessment warns that Iran's expected retaliation will be significantly harsher than anticipated, likely ending the current ceasefire arrangements.
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