Uncertainty reigns on the streets of Tehran about what will happen 12 days after the assassination of Ismail Haniya. According to some, Iran and Israel do not want a war with each other, but others even hope for one.
In recent days, temperatures in Tehran have not dropped below 40 degrees Celsius, but the heat is not the biggest concern of people on the streets of the Iranian capital, writes ARD.
For 12 days now, they have been waiting for Iran's retaliation after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran.
Inevitable War or Rattle of Guns?
In my opinion, what is happening between Israel and Iran is a psychological war, not a real war. Neither country wants a war, because if one breaks out, it will be terrible. And no country in the region wants that, according to Tehran's Ahmad.
However, according to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, the uncertainty and delay in response is part of the punishment. Hezbollah is closely allied with Iran and is likely to participate in the expected counterattack. Various reports appear in the media in the region about who, when, how and where Israel will attack, reports ARD. And while it is often said that Iran will only activate its allies for the retaliatory strike - such as Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis in Yemen - on Monday, Israeli media reported that they expected a direct strike from Iran. Even better if Iran attacks because Israel will react violently and the counterattack will topple this regime. I love my country, but this is the only way to topple this regime, hopes Iranian Soudabeh.
We must be prepared for any surprises
No one can dispute the right of the Islamic Republic of Iran to punish the aggressor, said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Khanani. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and new President Massoud Pezeshkian also said retaliation was inevitable.
Iran's leaders have repeatedly said a retaliatory strike is inevitablePhoto: SalamPix/ABACA/picture alliance
The people of Iran have long known how to carry on with their lives despite crises, conflicts and uncertainty. In my opinion, in the Middle East we must be prepared for any surprises, this is characteristic of it. I don't think about possible war all the time, but in Iran we have long practiced being ready for any surprise. And if war breaks out, then we will think of a solution.
Most residents of Tehran have not given up hope that the Iranian regime will launch only a controlled counterattack and thus avoid further escalation in the region, ARD summarizes.