Tensions intensified following the assassinations of Hezbollah’s senior military commander, Fouad Shokor, in Beirut, and Hamas’ political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran
General Kurilla’s visit, initially planned before recent tensions over Ismail Haniyeh’s killing, is now viewed as a key strategic move…reports Asian Lite
Tehran sees retaliation as necessary for both avenging the killing of Haniyeh but also as deterrence against Israel killing other powerful enemies…reports