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Only a ceasefire deal in Gaza stemming from hoped-for talks this week would hold Iran back from direct retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on its soil, three senior Iranian officials said.

Iran has vowed a severe response to Haniyeh's killing, which took place as he visited Tehran late last month and which it blamed on Israel. Israel has neither confirmed or denied its involvement. The U.S. Navy has deployed warships and a submarine to the Middle East to bolster Israeli defenses.

One of the sources, a senior Iranian security official, said Iran, along with allies such as Hezbollah, would launch a direct attack if the Gaza talks fail or it perceives Israel is dragging out negotiations. The sources did not say how long Iran would allow for talks to progress before responding.

With an increased risk of a broader Middle East war after the killings of Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr, Iran has been involved in intense dialogue with Western countries and the United States in recent days on ways to calibrate retaliation, said the sources, who all spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.

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[-] distantsounds@lemmy.world 40 points 4 weeks ago

Iran being the adult, and Israel still carrying on like a chimpanzee with a razor blade…

[-] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

Feels fucking topsey turvey eh?

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 11 points 4 weeks ago

Yeah, normally they're both chimpanzees with razor blades.

[-] ghostdoggtv@lemmy.world 8 points 4 weeks ago

Israel has been psychotic since before they became Israel

[-] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago

Yes, I've found that out within the last 9 to 10 months or so. I've found out how horrible they are.

[-] SlopppyEngineer@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Israel is trying to break the record of painting bull's-eyes on their back

[-] venusaur@lemmy.world -5 points 4 weeks ago

What’s Kamala’s stance on Israel?

[-] timewarp@lemmy.world 10 points 4 weeks ago

She's a hard supporter and will keep sending them weapons just like most politicians funded by AIPAC

[-] Mountain_Mike_420@lemmy.ml 6 points 4 weeks ago

Super sad. This is serials bed let them live with their choices. No more money, weapons, or support. The US is complacent with genocide happening in Palestine.

All we want to hear from you madam vice president is that you will no longer fund these animals.

[-] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 7 points 4 weeks ago

The tricky thing is that the AIPAC Is one of the most well funded PACs in the US. Going against them is quite honestly political suicide. If you play ball with them, you'll have all the money you'll need. If you go against them, they'll fund the opposition in such a way that you cannot match. We really need to get money out of politics, a single group should not have so much influence.

[-] Mrkawfee@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

She's Netanyahu's running mate like every candidate.

[-] venusaur@lemmy.world -1 points 4 weeks ago

Downvoted for a question? Damn. Dems are a kult

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