Iran’s military leadership announced Thursday intentions to retaliate against recent Israeli strikes but may delay action to avoid benefiting former President Donald Trump’s campaign, according to The New York Times.
Deputy commander of the guards General Ali Fadavi said to Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen television that Iran’s counteraction to Israel in what he termed “Zionist aggression” is inevitable and could devastate Israeli capabilities in a single operation, the NYT reported. The statement marks the first official confirmation from Iran of planned reprisals following Israel’s attacks on Oct. 25, which have heightened tensions in the region.
Iran’s leaders are reportedly wary of actions that could inadvertently aid former Trump’s reelection bid by escalating regional tensions, which could look bad for the Biden-Harris administration, according to the NYT. Despite the…
