Tensions rise amid expectations of Iran retaliation against Israel
Al JazeeraApr 08
Report: Iran Seeks to Contain Escalation in Response to Syrian Consulate Attack
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The Facts
Iranian sources have alleged that the country's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, has told the US that Iran intends to avoid a major escalation in tensions as it considers a response to Israel's alleged bombing of the Iranian consulate in Syria.
Amir-Abdollahian reportedly communicated his message through Oman. While the White House has declined to comment on the report, it revealed that it had confirmed to Iran that it wasn't involved in the airstrike on Damascus.
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
Israel's attack on Iran's Syrian consulate was a deliberate attempt to increase regional hostiles — with an Iranian response to such aggression inevitable. While Israel and Iran's proxy war has taken various forms over several years, Israel's actions may have irreversibly plunged the two nations into direct conflict.
Pro-establishment narrative
Recent Iranian forays into Pakistan and clashes in Syria reveal the country's chaotic influence over a plethora of conflicts as part of a desperate bid for supremacy within the Middle East. Israel's targeted actions aim to deter Iran, while exposing its covert support for militias including Hamas to the international community.
