The Iranians are preparing for the next move – but a battle is raging in the regime's leadership

Sources in Iran describe a deep deliberation within the regime's leadership in Tehran: while the Revolutionary Guards are pushing for a direct attack against Israel, an alternative option of striking oil facilities in the region to shake the global economy is also being considered. Israel's election considerations are taken into account.

Sources in Iran describe a deep deliberation within the regime's leadership in Tehran regarding the nature and targets of the next attack against Israel. While the Revolutionary Guards are firmly pushing for a direct attack, the question of the method of operation and the identity of the target remains open. The hawkish camp is pressing for a direct attack, assuming that a harsh Israeli response could serve Iranian interests on the political stage and spark a wave of opposition in Arab countries. At the same time, an alternative option is being considered: striking oil facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Iraq to spike global energy prices. The article notes that Israel's election considerations are taken into account in Tehran, and that internal public pressure and the takeover of extremists over power centers make rational decision-making difficult. As of now, the regime's tendency is to attack, but no final decision has been made on the target and timing.