WANA (Jan 07) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted that Iran’s “Resistance Axis” remains steadfast, with additional forces entering the battlefield.

 

Netanyahu stated, “For years, we have known that Iran, whether directly or through its proxies, poses the greatest threat to us.” He added, “We attempted to strongly target Iran’s axis, but it continues to exist, and more forces are joining the fight.”

 

Netanyahu also acknowledged that the threat from Iran persists, emphasizing, “We are preparing for what comes next.” The Israeli Prime Minister further remarked on a significant shift in the Middle East’s dynamics, signaling potential future developments.

 

Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran has refused to recognize Israel and has focused its policies on supporting Palestinian resistance groups and opposing Israeli occupation. Meanwhile, Israel considers Iran its greatest regional threat. Over the decades, relations between the two countries have been consistently tense, reaching new heights in recent years due to significant events.

 

One such event was the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, in Tehran by Israel on July 31, 2024. Israel claimed responsibility for the attack, which further strained relations and raised fears of broader regional conflict. Iran condemned the assassination, vowed retaliation, and strengthened its support for resistance groups in the region.

 

In response, Iran launched “Operation True Promise 2” on October 1, 2024, targeting Israel and its allies. Later that month, on October 26, 2024, Israel carried out missile strikes on several Iranian cities. While Iran’s air defense systems intercepted many of the missiles, the strikes caused minor damage to targeted military bases.

 

These events, compounded by the collapse of Bashar al-Assad‘s government in Syria, have significantly heightened the risk of military escalation and plunged the Middle East into deeper instability.

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