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Iran Rejects Calls for Restraint, Threatens War with Israel: WSJ Report

Aug 4, 2024, 03:30 PM

Iran has rejected calls from the United States and Arab nations to moderate its response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. In conversations held on Saturday, Iranian leaders informed Arab diplomats that they do not care if their retaliatory actions against Israel trigger a full-scale war. This stance significantly raises the stakes in the region, as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate. The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran's firm position dismisses attempts by the U.S. and Arab nations to prevent a spiral of violence.