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A strategic mistake by Iran will cost it dearly
Senior officials in the US and Israel anticipate an imminent response from Iran following the assassination of Hassan Mahdavi, the commander of the Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon, reportedly attributed to Israel. However, there’s a cautious expectation that Iran’s retaliation will be measured, aiming to avoid escalating tensions into a full-scale war between Israel and Iran, which could potentially trigger a wider regional conflict.