Israel says that it has no choice but to respond to Iran’s drone attack on its military targets. Iran’s attack was a response to Israel’s attack on its consulate in Syria. In other words, this will be a retaliation for a retaliation.
The U.S. says that it will not support an attack on Iran. In fact, the U.S. all but begged Israel to call the attack a win and move on since civilians were not harmed and most of the drones were shot down, but Israel won’t do that. “You got a win. Take the win,” President Biden reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Apparently, Israel doesn’t see it that way.
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant reportedly told Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Sunday that Israel “can’t allow ballistic missiles to be launched against its territory without a response.”
This morning, Iran issued a statement warning Israel that if they attacked, they would strike back immediately, “not waiting 12 days this time.”
It is not hyperbole to say that if Israel continues to escalate with Iran, it could be apocalyptic. That is why the words “World War 3” have been trending since this weekend. How would this work out for Israel, Iran and the U.S.? Watch the predictions from former Marine and U.S. weapons inspector Scott Ritter on Monday’s episode of Redacted. And then pray to whatever higher power you can!
