Controversy

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Will Iran Attack Israel?

Resolution:

Yes.

Resolved on Apr 13, 2024

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Ebrahim Raisi"This cowardly crime [the attack on Iran's consulate in Demascus] will not go unanswered."Apr 02, 2024

ndtv

John KirbyThe prospect of Iran attacking Israel is "still a viable threat."Apr 12, 2024

Guardian

Raz Zimmt"It's going to be very difficult for Iran not to retaliate [for the attack on Iran's consulate in Demascus]."

Joe BidenIran will attack Israel "sooner than later."

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Nasser KanaaniTehran "preserves the right to take reciprocal measures [for the attack on its consulate in Demascus] and will decide the type of response and punishment against the aggressor."

Ali Khamenei"The cowardly efforts by the Zionist regime like the one they carried out in Syria will not save them from defeat. They will of course receive a slap in the face for this move."

Ali KhameneiIsrael "will certainly be punished" for attacking the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

David Cameron"I am deeply concerned about the potential for miscalculation leading to further violence."

Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN"Iran's armed forces will not engage, provided that the Israeli apartheid does not dare to attack Iran, its interests, and nationals."

Michel Duclos"Tehran is undoubtedly obliged to retaliate [for the attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus], but I think it will be of a symbolic nature, avoiding further escalation."

Hassan Nasrallah"Be certain that Iran's response to the targeting of its Damascus consulate is inevitable."Apr 05, 2024

thetimesofisrael

Hossein Salami"We warn that no act by any enemy against our holy system will go unanswered."

Danielle Pletka"Iran is often more talk than action, more threat than substance."

Ali Khamenei"We will make them regret this crime [the attack on Iran's consulate in Demascus] and other similar ones with the help of God."

Joe BidenIran is "threatening to launch a significant attack on Israel."Apr 10, 2024

The Wall Street Journal

Hossein Salami"In any situation where we are attacked, we will not leave it unanswered."

Daniel Hagari"Israel is on high alert. We have increased our readiness to protect Israel from further Iranian aggression."

Richard Barrons"If Israel strikes Iran, that is an act of war against Iran, so Iran is going to respond."

Ali Khamenei"The evil Zionist regime will be punished at the hands of our brave men. We will make them regret this crime [the attack on Iran's consulate in Demascus] and the other ones."