The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas Political Bureau, in Tehran early Wednesday has not only shocked the Middle East but also highlighted significant failures within Iranian intelligence. What is happening now is an invitation for an extension of war.”The operation also exposed weaknesses in Iranian intelligence, according to Divsallar. Tehran has lost this round of intel war to Israel.”This assassination marks another success for Israel in penetrating Iranian security. The spiral of escalation has already started, and it is tough to control now.”He added that Iran’s response might involve other groups within the axis of resistance. Given the strategic alliance between Iran and Hamas, Iran is likely to feel compelled to respond.

Source: Daily News Egypt August 02, 2024 21:20 UTC