Misinterpret Iran’s signals of restraint at your peril

After Israel bombed the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April 1, Iran launched two retaliatory attacks against Israel. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran., Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallahand Revolutionary Guards General Abbas Nilforushan In the attack, many of the missiles and drones were intercepted by Israeli and allied air defenses, resulting in limited […]

We Knew Iran Might React if Israel Hurt Gazan Civilians, Hope Israel Shows Restraint

On Thursday's “CNN Newsroom,” Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said Israel's response to the Oct. 7 attack targeted “civilians, civilians who had nothing to do with Hamas' actions.” He said he was aware that it could have an impact. “There may be a reaction from Iran and other countries,” he said, adding, “We hope that Israel […]

Israel Needs ‘to Show Some Restraint’ and ‘Have Some Diplomacy’

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said in an interview Friday with CBS affiliate KOIN 6 in Portland that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “is going to have to show restraint and find a way to unite his people” regarding Israel’s killing of some Hamas leaders and its possible impact on ceasefire negotiations. “Prime Minister Netanyahu in […]