Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a direct threat to Israel on Tuesday, stating that the recent attacks by Hamas on the nation would have serious consequences if they retaliated. However, Israel was not daunted by the warning and responded to Khamenei’s statement on social media, warning him of regrets and hardships to come.
Khamenei made the threat through X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, stating that the “heads of the Zionist regime and their backers” would face a greater calamity if they continued to target Hamas. This statement comes after Hamas terrorists, who are heavily backed by Iran, carried out a widespread attack over the weekend, claiming the lives of more than 1,000 Israelis, including 14 Americans, and injuring thousands more.
But Israel was quick to strike back, replying directly to Khamenei’s statement. In a bold response, Israel stated that it was easy for Khamenei to be brave behind a keyboard, but he and Hamas would soon regret their barbaric actions. It was a clear warning that Israel would not back down and would retaliate if necessary.
The timing of the Iranian Supreme Leader’s threat and the recent attacks on Israel is significant. As per reports from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been working closely with Hamas since August to plan the attacks. The report also revealed that senior Israeli officials have indicated that if Iran is found to be behind the attacks, they would target Iran’s top officials.
Heads of the Zionist regime and their backers should know that the massacre and mass murder of the people of #Gaza will cause a larger calamity to come upon them.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) October 10, 2023
This timeline raises concerns, as it coincides with the Biden administration’s decision to unfreeze $6 billion for Iran in mid-August. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) stated in a report that since money is fungible, Iran could have used these resources to support terrorism.
The meeting where Iranian officials gave the authorization for the attacks was held last Monday in Beirut, as confirmed by multiple officials from Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Syrian government, along with a European official. However, the Biden administration has claimed that they have no information to suggest that Iran was behind the attacks.
Despite this, The Washington Post confirmed that Iran provided thousands of rockets and drones used in the attacks. This not only exposes Iran’s role in supporting terrorism but also raises concerns about the Biden administration’s decision to release funds to the nation.
In response to the attacks, President Biden stated that his administration stands with Israel and will provide support. However, he failed to mention Iran, which is believed to be the primary instigator of the attacks. This has raised concerns about the United States’ approach towards Iran and whether they will hold them accountable for the violent attacks on Israel.
As the tension between Iran and Israel continues to escalate, the world is watching closely to see how this situation unfolds. But one thing is clear, Israel will not back down, and they will do whatever it takes to protect their nation and its people from further harm.
