"We are playing with fire": Israel's mistake could lead to an Iranian strike

Senior INSS researcher Danny Citrinowicz warns that Israeli rhetoric and miscalculations could provoke Iran into a preemptive strike. After seven months of war, Tehran, he says, is shifting to a more offensive doctrine that allows for preemptive actions. Citrinowicz emphasizes that irresponsible statements by Israeli officials risk becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy and leading to a new large-scale war.

Senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) Danny Citrinowicz warns that Israel is "playing with fire of miscalculation" and risks provoking Iran into a preemptive strike. In an article published by Cursor Info citing Maariv, Citrinowicz analyzes Iranian strategy seven months after the start of the war. He notes that despite the damage inflicted, Tehran remains a serious strategic problem. According to him, changes have occurred in Iranian military thinking: instead of "forward defense" and waiting for an attack, Tehran is openly discussing the possibility of preemptive actions. Citrinowicz emphasizes that Israeli rhetoric linking Iran to events without clear evidence could create dynamics leading to war. He describes a scenario where the Iranian leadership, convinced that Israel is preparing an attack, decides to strike first. The researcher warns that irresponsible statements are no longer just rhetoric but a "self-fulfilling prophecy." The article also reports on Iran raising its combat readiness to the maximum level and diplomatic efforts through Qatari mediators.

"We are playing with fire": Israel's mistake could lead to an Iranian strike