March 24, 2024

Attacks on Iranian gas lines effective, but not enough

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by Farhad Rezaei, Senior Research Fellow

For Israel, this marks a critical moment to assess the broader consequences of these actions and the apparent reluctance of the Iranian regime to escalate tensions by assigning blame.

Last month, a significant attack on Iran’s major gas pipelines disrupted vital services, affecting industry and the millions of people relying on gas for heating and cooking across several provinces.

Despite the clear impact, Iranian officials hesitated to point fingers, even as Western sources attributed the blasts to Israel. This incident, followed by subsequent disruptions at the Bandar Abbas Aftab oil refinery and other key sites, reveals a strategic vulnerability.

For Israel, this marks a critical moment to assess the broader consequences of these actions and the apparent reluctance of the Iranian regime to escalate tensions by assigning blame.

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