Iran Suspense Grows as Israel and Its Allies Brace for Attack
- Tehran has yet to retaliate for the killing of a Hamas leader
- Diplomatic efforts to achieve a cease-fire resumed in Qatar
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Two weeks after Iran vowed to retaliate for the killing of a senior Hamas leader, the biggest surprise has been that the attack still hasn’t happened.
As they’ve been saying for days, officials believe an attack could come at any time, and take one of many forms, all with the goal of sending a clear message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while avoiding a destructive regional war or scuttling negotiations that could bring an end to the war in the Gaza Strip.