Iran Signals Long Wait for Retaliation Against Israel

Iran's Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Alimohammad Naini has indicated that there could be a prolonged delay in Iran's response to Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The Middle East is tense as both nations accuse Israel of the attack, though Israel has not confirmed or denied its involvement.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Alimohammad Naini announced on Tuesday that there could be an extended wait before Iran retaliates against Israel, as reported by state media.

The Middle East remains on edge following Iran's vows to avenge Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's death in Tehran on July 31. While Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement, Naini emphasized that the waiting period for a calculated response might be lengthy, in a message to "the enemy".

According to state media, Iranian leaders are carefully considering their next move, suggesting that their response may differ from previous actions. Iran and Hamas have squarely placed the blame on Israel for the strike that killed Haniyeh shortly after he attended the inauguration of Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian.