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August 12, 2024

Why Iran Might Blink

Ayatollah Khamenei won’t risk his own skin to save Hamas.

At present, Israel remains focused on the stories that haven’t happened yet. One is the possible hostage deal, announced with much confidence as imminent by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., before Hamas declared that it won’t participate in the next round of negotiations. The other remains the Iranian attack, which, according to widespread speculation in the media, might be timed for the fast of Tisha b’Av, which begins tonight. Amir Taheri, examining the signals coming from Tehran, thinks Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may be preparing to back down from its threats:

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August 12, 2024

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    Ayatollah Khamenei won’t risk his own skin to save Hamas.

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