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Iran plotting new Oct. 7-style attack against Israel: report
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Israeli intelligence reports that Iran is preparing for a new coordinated attack on Israel similar to the October 7 Hamas assault, involving its regional terrorist proxies such as Hezbollah and the Houthis.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is revitalizing its "Axis of Resistance" network, conducting joint training exercises, and increasing drone and missile production to support a multi-front escalation against Israel.
- Hezbollah and Hamas have enhanced their coordination to apply pressure on Israel from multiple directions, aiming for a more comprehensive military campaign than the previous attack.
- The planned assault aligns with the ambitions of Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the October 7 attack, who sought broader regional involvement that was absent during the initial offensive.
- Iran's involvement in a future attack would mark a significant escalation, as it was not fully engaged in the original October 7 attacks but is now reportedly seeking to lead a coordinated regional offensive.
