Iran has come out of the shadows and attacked Israel directly. **Read OP before posting**

Very true. The disgraceful conduct of the US there will never be forgotten or forgiven by Iranians, yet most in the west don't even know the extent of what the US did there. Absolute disgrace.

Perhaps. But perhaps a more realistic theory is that if Iran weren't using a variety of groups as proxies in their war against the Jewish state, then Israel would have no need to "go to the source" of its problems?

Iran funds, trains, arms and probably directs many of these terrorist groups, but they seem to get a pass for doing so according to some. Obviously Israel disagrees and is getting tired of the Ayatollah's games.

Netanyahu knows he can't hold power once the war ends and he could end up in prison due to all manner of shady shenanigans he's been involved in. The attack on the embassy was a direct attempt to prolong and extend this war to save his own skin. Just like Trump in the US and Putin in Russia, he sees power as his only shield against going under.

We're not dealing with normal human brings here. We're dealing with narcissistic psychopaths who will quite gladly watch the world burn to save their own skin.

Given their nature Israel will almost certainly hit back and it will most likely be a lot harder than Iran's limp attempt last night.

All last night proved was Iran can't harm Israel, if they had the ability to hurt them they would of by now but they simply don't have the tools, they can talk all they want but that's the reality, they may be able to put a positive spin on it domestically but to the world they look weak now and they've opened the door for a direct Israeli attack that they wont be able to respond to, which will make them look even weaker.

Iran are at their best staying in the shadows, sowing discontent, attacking indirectly and using their proxies.

I really can't see the logic behind last nights attack.

The "source" of Iran's problems is that they want a Shia dominated Middle East, hence the proxy war against the Jewish state - the presence of which is unacceptable to the Ayatollahs in any shape or form. Iran has no more casus belli against Israel than Nazi Germany had against Poland.

And yes, they could attack the US or the UK, but the term FAFO would shortly thereafter become relevant: F Around and Find Out.

I'de say Iran don't give a fuk about a Shia dominated Middle East or anywhere else.

Most of what they want is to use war as a way to keep power in Iran and after that they want influence and economic power in the region.

Like always religion is a smokescreen.

Certainly not unique.

Islamic governments cynically use religion same as everyone else.

If you think the reasons behind a jihad are honestly about religious conversation you are either naive or blinded by an agenda.