Iran’s Attack on Israel: Did Russia Give the Green Light?

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran launched a simultaneous barrage of 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday during its military operation dubbed ‘Operation True Promise 2.’ The attack came as U.S. officials had warned of an impending major assault, leaving Israel with little time to prepare.

Reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a last-ditch effort to prevent the Iranian strike. However, sources suggest that Putin declined to take Netanyahu’s call, raising suspicions that Russia may have been complicit in allowing the attack to proceed. This speculation is fueled by the presence of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Tehran during the time of the assault.

According to Iranian security sources, the attack was a calculated decision made after discussions with allies, ostensibly to avenge the deaths of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Notably, Iran had conducted a similar attack on Israel last year, but on that occasion, it had provided prior notice to U.S. officials.

The developments in this latest incident underline the complex web of alliances and hostilities in the region, with Russia’s role drawing increased scrutiny amid accusations of tacit approval of Iranian military actions. As the situation unfolds, the implications for regional security and international relations remain critical.