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Therefore, both the recent Iranian presidential election and the victory of a moderate president advocating dialogue and cooperation, coupled with the potential triumph of Kamala Harris in the US elections, have heightened concerns for Benjamin Netanyahu and his hardline cabinet.
As anticipated, Netanyahu will likely voice dissatisfaction and resentment regarding the establishment of a national unity government in Iran. Ongoing internal conflicts and daily disputes in Iran would present the most favorable scenario for Israel. It is natural for the US Democrats to undermine the campaigning efforts of Kamala Harris while bolstering those of the pro-Republican camp and Donal Trump.
Accordingly, the assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran, only hours after the presidential inauguration, should be evaluated within this framework. Each time, Israel crosses a red line to keep Iran entangled in domestic discord and provoke a reciprocal reaction from Tehran, ultimately drawing the US into confrontation. In this context, the Democrats’ position in the US elections is also weakened, paving the way for Donald Trump, who is closely aligned with Netanyahu.
It is known that the possibility of Haniyeh’s assassination existed in other parts of the world, including Qatar. Even if the intention was to assassinate him in Iran, the question arises as to why this action was not taken in previous visits and instead occurred at the onset of the new government’s term? In response, it should be said that the objective or message of the assassination of Haniyeh in Iran at this juncture was a political message, not necessarily a mere assassination. Tel Aviv sends this message to Iran that it is capable of such actions in the capital of Iran, disregarding all international laws, norms of international relations, and even political considerations. Tel Aviv expects Iran to respond seriously and reciprocally to this crime, diverting public attention and political forums from Gaza’s atrocities towards Iran and somehow dragging the US into a confrontation with Iran.
The reality is that Israel has crossed Iran’s red lines, and thus, these actions cannot and should not go unanswered. The crucial issue is that this response should not align with Netanyahu’s calculations and objectives. It is also evident from the positions of Iranian authorities and officials that they are attentive to this matter. Therefore, it is anticipated that Iran’s reciprocal action, as necessitated by security and political assessments, will occur at an appropriate time and place. Undoubtedly, Iran will not play in Israel’s game.