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Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Preliminary casualty toll of Israeli aggression on Southern Suburb of Beirut now at one martyr, 21 wounded.
Ammar: Palestinian experience shows that settlements and talk of peace cannot emanate from enemy that blatantly declares its intent to expand.
Ammar: Unfortunately, enemy is emboldened to commit its aggression by voices within Lebanon that have turned themselves into tools that support its aggression.
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Iranian strike signals intent of taking 'new escalatory risks': WSJ

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 14 Apr 2024 23:31
3 Min Read

Despite warnings from the White House, Iran proceeded with the attack, suggesting they were confident that the US would not respond militarily.  

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  • Iranian demonstrators chant slogans during an anti-Israeli gathering in front of the British Embassy in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday, April 14, 2024.  (AP )
    Iranian demonstrators chant slogans during an anti-Israeli gathering in front of the British Embassy in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday, April 14, 2024 (AP )

A Wall Street Journal report on Sunday detailed Western concerns that Iran's retaliatory attack against "Israel" signals a willingness to take "new escalatory risks" in its actions.

Employing standard anti-Iran propaganda terms to depict Iran's leadership, including the usage of the words "the puppet masters of Middle East mayhem", the report says that the Iranian attack should also be a clear message to Western leaders about Iran’s so-called "malevolent intentions."

The report further claimed that while most missiles being intercepted was a relief, owing to joint efforts on the part of the US, UK, and Jordan, it doesn't provide reassurance against potential future attacks.

"What happens if the next attack comes all at once from Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria as well as Iran?" WSJ asks while calling this instance "another case of failed US deterrence."

Despite warnings from the White House, Iran proceeded with the attack, suggesting they were confident that the US would not respond militarily.  

The report further criticizes Biden's Iran policy, suggesting that attempts to appease Iran through sanctions relief and negotiations have only "encouraged Tehran to see how much more it can get away with."

Read more: Cabinet authorizes Netanyahu, Gallant, Gantz to decide on Iran attack

Throughout history, the US has often fabricated false information to stoke anti-Iran sentiments among its population. Of the many fabricated facts include that of the Iranian leadership being responsible for fueling tensions in the region.

Tehran has publicly expressed support for the Palestinian resistance and the people of Gaza but has repeatedly denied any involvement in the activities of other groups in the region. EU foreign policy chief has himself admitted the latter.

Moreover, the attack on "Israel" was not an aggression per se, but a retaliatory act in response to a recent aggression committed by the Israeli regime on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. Hence the operation was fully justified on all grounds, including principles of self-defense and proportionate response.

From Al Mayadeen's perspective, reports of this sort are merely strategic insofar as they aim to promote one political party over another.

As the US elections are nearing, many across the world contemplate who will emerge victorious and how it will impact global affairs.

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