Revenge delayed: Why is Iran in no hurry to retaliate against Israel

As allies continue to pressure Tehran, the Islamic Republic is wondering who will benefit from a possible war in the region

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran at the end of July has dramatically escalated the tension between Iran and Israel, which have been on the brink of a full-scale war for several decades. In 2024, Iran faced a series of major challenges: a large terrorist attack i