As North Korea launches missiles into the Sea of Japan…
Iran is reportedly preparing a “strong and complex” response against Israel, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. Sources reveal that Iranian officials communicated with Arab diplomats and government officials, indicating that Iran’s potential response would involve the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its conventional military forces.
The anticipated attack, reportedly prompted by Israeli retaliatory airstrikes on Oct. 26 that destroyed strategic air defenses, is expected to go beyond typical drone and missile strikes, incorporating additional weapons systems and missiles equipped with enhanced warheads. Iranian officials have stated that the timing of their attack would be planned to avoid interfering with Election Day in the United States:
How the Israeli response plays out will depend on the size, nature and effectiveness of Tehran’s threatened strike. So far, Israel has refrained from hitting Iran’s oil and nuclear facilities, essential to its economy and its security, but that calculus could change, Israeli officials have said.
According to a Report from the Wall Street Journal; Iran has told Arab Diplomats and Officials that it is planning a “Strong and Complex” Response involving both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its Conventional Army against Israel, for their latest Attack. They… pic.twitter.com/niIO7iotZf
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) November 3, 2024
An Egyptian official said Iran warned privately of a “strong and complex” response.
“Our military lost people, so they need to respond,” said an Iranian official. He said Iran could use Iraqi territory for part of the operation and would likely target Israeli military facilities “but much more aggressively than last time.”
— ✏️ Some analysts believe Iran is going to be using its 4th-gen missile, namely the highly destructive Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile.
— War Correspondent (@War_monitor1) November 5, 2024
The range of this missile is 2000 km and has a 1500-1800kg warhead, considered as one of the heaviest warheads of Iranian missiles.
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Another factor in Iran’s response is the U.S. election, the Iranian official said. Iran doesn’t want to influence the U.S. election with its attack, the official said, adding the response would come after Tuesday’s voting but before a new president is inaugurated in January. Iran prefers Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, according to U.S. intelligence agencies.
North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles
In a separate development, North Korea launched several KN-25 short-range ballistic missiles from its western coast into the Sea of Japan early this morning. The launch, occurring around 7:30 a.m. local time, coincides with Election Day in the United States and comes just five days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of the country’s longest-range intercontinental ballistic missile.
Tuesday’s missile activity heightens regional tensions and signals continued North Korean investment in military capabilities despite international condemnation and sanctions.
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Israel must take out its true enemies arming and funding Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, …Iran and the Biden administration!
Well said!
Hopefully, Trump will win this election and Israel won’t have to strike Iran again. If not, they need to take out Iran’s Oil and Nuclear facilities fast and hard. They are a threat to all in the Middle East and regardless of what O’Biden and Harris want, most would find the attack on Iran a welcome choice.