Israeli airstrike eliminates IRGC General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, escalating tensions with Iran. Similar to the Soleimani attack in 2020, this strike could serve as a deterrent against further Iranian escalation.
Key Points
Zahedi was the most senior IRGC Quds Force commander in Syria
Similar to the Soleimani attack in 2020, this strike could serve as a deterrent against further Iranian escalation
Pros
Elimination of a key IRGC Quds Force commander in Syria
Potential deterrent against further Iranian escalation
Cons
Escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran
Possibility of retaliatory actions from Iranian proxies