Iran has communicated to the United States its intention to respond cautiously to Israel’s recent attack on its Syrian embassy, aiming to avoid escalation.
This message was delivered by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian during a visit to Oman, a mediator between Tehran and Washington.
While the White House refrained from commenting on Iran’s messages, it denied involvement in the embassy strike.
Iran’s strategy focuses on controlled responses, utilizing regional proxies to target Israel. This approach aims to deter further Israeli actions while preventing direct conflict with the United States.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emphasized that Israel “must be punished” for the attack, which killed a senior Iranian general.
Despite Iran’s firm stance, it seeks de-escalation through diplomatic channels, including demands for a Gaza ceasefire and the revival of talks on its disputed nuclear program.
However, Israel has rejected the idea of a permanent ceasefire with Hamas, complicating negotiations.
The United States has urged Iran to exercise restraint, fearing regional escalation and standing by Israel in the event of a direct attack.
U.S. President Joe Biden reassured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of unwavering support against threats from Iran and its proxies.
Experts highlight Iran’s strategic dilemma: the need to respond to maintain credibility among its allies while avoiding a potentially devastating Israeli counterattack, possibly with U.S. assistance.
Amidst these tensions, diplomatic efforts continue, with the U.S. engaging regional allies to encourage Iran to lower tensions with Israel.
