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In an unexpected turn of events, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning in Hebrew on social media, signaling a potential escalation in regional tensions. His message declared that the United States and the "Zionist regime" would receive a "crushing response" for their actions against Iran and the "Resistance."
Khamenei's Hebrew account on X (formerly Twitter) was reinstated after a previous suspension due to violations of platform rules. His deliberate use of Hebrew underscores an attempt to communicate directly with Israeli audiences.
This development comes on the heels of heightened alerts, with the Biden administration recently cautioning Iran against initiating another attack on Israel. The U.S. emphasized that it might not be able to restrain Israel from a robust response should provocations continue, especially after Iran's attack on October 1.
Khamenei has used his English X account to allege that ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of 50,000 people over the past year, predominantly women and children. He accused the United States of complicity, stating that the "plans and weapons used are from the US."
Meanwhile, tensions are further inflamed by statements from regional militant groups. Haidar al-Lami, a member of the political bureau of the Iraqi militia Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, revealed in an interview that his organization is coordinating with Iran to strike Israel. He asserted that the group is "fully coordinated with Iran to organize the timing and location of this response," emphasizing their perceived right to target Israel from Iraqi soil.
These declarations place the internationally recognized Iraqi government in a precarious position. While Iraq does not have diplomatic relations with Israel, its leadership is wary of being drawn into a broader conflict that could destabilize the region and strain relations with both the United States and Iran. Reports indicate that Iraqi officials are attempting to navigate these tensions carefully, understanding the potential repercussions of any escalated military actions.
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