Expert: Good news that Iran is playing down the attack
That Iran is downplaying Israel's attack is "good news," Middle East analyst Yossi Mekelberg told NBC News.
He is referring to the Iranian military's statement that the attack caused "limited damage in some areas".
- Being so dismissive about the injuries gives them room to say "that's it, now we're done", says Mekelberg.
If the direct conflict between Israel and Iran ends, that - combined with the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders - could pave the way for a return to diplomacy, he adds.
That Iran is downplaying Israel's attack is "good news," Middle East analyst Yossi Mekelberg told NBC News.
He is referring to the Iranian military's statement that the attack caused "limited damage in some areas".
- Being so dismissive about the injuries gives them room to say "that's it, now we're done", says Mekelberg.
If the direct conflict between Israel and Iran ends, that - combined with the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders - could pave the way for a return to diplomacy, he adds.
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Analysis: Dilemma for Iran – to retaliate or not?
Iran now faces the dilemma of whether to retaliate against Israel's attack or not, writes Steven Erlanger for the New York Times.
An escalation would be risky – the country's economy and its allies are limping, the military vulnerability is clear and who will inherit power is unclear, he continues, but adds:
"If you don't take revenge, you risk looking weak in front of your allies, and in front of more aggressive and powerful voices at home."
Iran's strategy of supporting regional proteges such as the Houthis and Hezbollah to avoid direct confrontation with Israel had the opposite effect, writes DN's Nathan Shachar.
Tehran must now choose between a costly war of attrition with Israel and perhaps the United States, or give up the ambition for regional hegemony, he continues.
Iran's government plays down the attack, but hardline parliamentarians believe a line has been crossed and want to strike back now that Israel is busy in Gaza and Lebanon, writes Patrick Wintour in The Guardian.
Now it is being debated whether the violation was too serious to ignore, or whether one should listen to the US and avoid the risk of escalation, he continues.
"Iran's political elite must weigh multiple political, diplomatic and military conflicts in their decision."
Iran now faces the dilemma of whether to retaliate against Israel's attack or not, writes Steven Erlanger for the New York Times.
An escalation would be risky – the country's economy and its allies are limping, the military vulnerability is clear and who will inherit power is unclear, he continues, but adds:
"If you don't take revenge, you risk looking weak in front of your allies, and in front of more aggressive and powerful voices at home."
Iran's strategy of supporting regional proteges such as the Houthis and Hezbollah to avoid direct confrontation with Israel had the opposite effect, writes DN's Nathan Shachar.
Tehran must now choose between a costly war of attrition with Israel and perhaps the United States, or give up the ambition for regional hegemony, he continues.
Iran's government plays down the attack, but hardline parliamentarians believe a line has been crossed and want to strike back now that Israel is busy in Gaza and Lebanon, writes Patrick Wintour in The Guardian.
Now it is being debated whether the violation was too serious to ignore, or whether one should listen to the US and avoid the risk of escalation, he continues.
"Iran's political elite must weigh multiple political, diplomatic and military conflicts in their decision."
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Iran: Now we focus on a lasting ceasefire
Iran continues to play down Israel's attack overnight Saturday, and appears to signal that no retaliation is expected at this time.
In a statement read out on state television on Saturday evening, the army's general staff said only a few radar systems were damaged, according to AFP. The statement continued:
"Iran reserves the legal and legitimate right to respond at the appropriate time, but prioritizes achieving a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon."
Israel also eased security restrictions on residents of northern Israel late Saturday, which is interpreted as not expecting any retaliation from Iran or Hezbollah, writes Reuters.
A total of four Iranian soldiers died in the attack, and an unknown number more are said to have life-threatening injuries.
Iran continues to play down Israel's attack overnight Saturday, and appears to signal that no retaliation is expected at this time.
In a statement read out on state television on Saturday evening, the army's general staff said only a few radar systems were damaged, according to AFP. The statement continued:
"Iran reserves the legal and legitimate right to respond at the appropriate time, but prioritizes achieving a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon."
Israel also eased security restrictions on residents of northern Israel late Saturday, which is interpreted as not expecting any retaliation from Iran or Hezbollah, writes Reuters.
A total of four Iranian soldiers died in the attack, and an unknown number more are said to have life-threatening injuries.
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