Israel’s View on a U.S. Attack on Iran and the Positions of Other Countries
WANA ( Jan 28) – Tensions between Iran and the United States remained high today amid continued media exchanges and recent U.S. actions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, dismissed recent media claims about a new contact with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. He stated that Iran has made no request for negotiations, addressing the issue on the sidelines of today’s cabinet session.
Meanwhile, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, warned that any U.S. military “show of force,” including the deployment of aircraft carriers, would not go unanswered and could inflict severe damage on the United States.
On the issue of mediation, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s Permanent Representative to international organisations in Vienna, said Moscow is prepared to act as a mediator between Tehran and Washington if requested by both sides, adding that no such request has been made so far.
People walk past an anti-U.S. billboard in Tehran, Iran, on January 26, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
What follows below explains the latest state of Israel’s view on the U.S. attack on Iran and the positions of other countries.
1. The Israeli regime is the main supporter and lobbyist for a Trump-led attack on Iran.
2. The Israeli regime wants any U.S. attack on Iran to be extensive and aimed at regime change.
3. Israel’s assessment is that a limited attack would not be worth the major response Iran would deliver in return.
4. Trump is not in favour of a large-scale attack and views it as political suicide.
5. The Israeli regime has created a form of political and media suffocation in Washington to suppress opponents of an attack on Iran.
6. Turkey, Qatar, and Pakistan are firmly opposed to an attack on Iran and are actively working against it.
7. Jordan, the UAE, and Azerbaijan support an attack but are concerned about its repercussions for themselves.
8. Saudi Arabia holds a middle-ground position but is worried about the war spilling over into the energy sector.
9. Iraq, recognizing the threat, is prepared for operational cooperation with Iran against the Israeli regime.
10. Iran and the Resistance will, in any future conflict, target countries hosting U.S. air defense systems.
11. Due to Iran’s firm stances, messages, and movements, signs of hesitation about attacking Iran are observed among some American officials.
12. Mike Vance has openly expressed his opposition to an attack, despite the political cost.
13. Trump remains in favor of an attack, and the likelihood of conflict in the coming days is very high.
14. The recent expressions of doubt may be a deception for a surprise attack.
Analysis of the Latest U.S. Threat Posture Toward Iran
WANA (Jan 27) – Every day, dozens of messages are exchanged between Iran and the United States in the media sphere, with the two countries threatening each other with attacks and severe retaliation. The situation of “neither war nor peace” has become frustrating not only for Iranians and the citizens of the Israeli regime […]
