Is Iran looking at the final solution to defeat Israel in nuclear bombs?
Last Updated on October 8, 2024 10:56 am
Tensions in the Middle East have soared since an Israeli strike killed key Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. In response to this incident, Tehran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel. Although Israel claimed, the damage caused by the Iranian attack was limited.
According to the news, a new chapter of the regional conflict began with this retaliatory attack by Iran. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed to continue fighting Israel, calling the missile strikes legitimate and justified.
However, acknowledging the death of the Hezbollah leader, he described it as a major blow to Iran. According to experts, Iran’s desire to develop nuclear weapons may become stronger after this incident. Because the balance of regional power is now going against Iran.
According to US analysts, the collapse of key allies such as Hezbollah and Iran’s failure to take military action against Israel are forcing Tehran to make major decisions. In particular, Israel’s recent military advances and the weakening of pro-Iranian groups are pushing Iran further toward nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Israel has also moved to strengthen its defenses.
According to US and UN reviews, Iran has moved closer to achieving a nuclear weapons capability since then-US President Donald Trump canceled the Iran nuclear deal in 2018.
Iran may be willing to increase its potential use of nuclear energy to deter its adversaries, despite its current progress toward weaponization. In this case, Tehran wants to send such a message to the minds of Israeli leaders. Let them think in steps to respond to 180 ballistic missile attacks.
After Tuesday’s attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned, “Iran made a big mistake tonight and they will pay for it.”
He also said, “The Iranian government does not want to recognize our (Israel’s) right to self-defense and our determination to take revenge against our enemies.”
Iranian state television has been running videos of Iranian missiles lighting up the sky over Tel Aviv for days. However, the types of conventional weapons that Tehran has actually developed fail to significantly damage Israel’s defenses.
While leading Friday prayers in Tehran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the missile attack “extraordinary”, “legal” and “legitimate”. But there is also a soft tone in his speech. He acknowledged the damage caused by Israel’s recent attacks. In particular the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, whom he praised as a ‘brother’ and ‘Lebanon’s shining jewel’.
Khamenei pledged that Iran’s support for the resistance was unwavering and urged the country’s allies (resistance fighters) to strengthen their defenses.
He said, Iran will not delay or rush to fulfill our responsibilities.
Israel took advantage of Iran’s defensive behavior. Israel has carried out several major attacks over the past year, including the war against Hamas in Gaza, launching airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen and recently sharpening its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Iran’s “Axis of Resistance” with armed groups in Iraq and Syria, including Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, largely shields Tehran from regional threats.
In this context, David Albright, a nuclear weapons expert and president of the Institute for Science and International Security, a non-profit organization in Washington, said that if this axis of deterrence does not work, the only deterrence can be a nuclear deterrent.
He said the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah, Iran’s failure to inflict significant damage on Israel through missile attacks, is forcing Iran to decide to develop nuclear weapons and provides a good opportunity.