A “cyber attack,” rather than striking targets inside Iran or Iran’s nuclear facilities, will be Israel’s retaliation for Tehran’s attack, predicts award-winning American-Palestinian journalist and former Princeton University journalism professor Daoud Qutab.
In the interview he granted to “Vima”, he estimates that the developments in Gaza will be determined by two factors: the attitude of the Americans, but also what will happen on the Iranian-Israeli “front” in the immediate future.
First, what might be the military and political consequences of an Iranian attack on Israel?
“The Iranian strike may create a balance of fear and potentially prevent the two sides from provoking each other again.”
Despite US President Joe Biden advising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “slow things down” after the Iranian attack, Israel is ready to respond. What if Israel strikes back?
“It depends on how he does it and the casualties his counterattack will cause.”
In case it hits Iran’s nuclear facilities?
“Surely then Iran will respond militarily.”
Are Iranian nuclear facilities really a possible target?
“I reckon not.”
What do you think will hit Israel and how? Several scripts have been leaked.
“Most likely it will be limited to a cyber attack against Tehran.”
What will be the reaction of Russia and China in case of Israeli retaliation?
“They will both support Iran.”
Will Escalation in the Middle East Affect Ukraine?
“Perhaps Russia vetoes all US resolutions in the UN Security Council. Undoubtedly, all the lights will fall on the Middle East, they will be withdrawn from Ukraine.”
What do you foresee for the end of the war in Gaza?
“The developments and the outcome of the war in Gaza depend on the Americans on the one hand and on the reaction against Iran on the other.”
What will change in US foreign policy regarding the Middle East and Ukraine if Donald Trump is elected?
“There will generally be less US intervention in the world, possibly only on behalf of Israel, not Ukraine.”
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