Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel early Sunday marked a change of approach for Iran. Iran had turned to its allies around the Middle East since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October.
All eyes are now on whether Israel decides to take further military action, while the United States instead seeks diplomatic measures to ease regional tensions. Although Iran has maintained that it is not seeking an all-out war in the region, last Sunday's attack has further stoked fears that the conflict in Gaza will wreak havoc on the region. The only victim was an injured girl in the south of the country, and a missile hit one of its air bases, causing minor damage. However, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard called the operation a success. “At this moment, both (Iran and Israel) can claim victory, especially since there have been no Israeli civilians killed,” Mona Yacoubian, vice president of the Center for the Mideast and North of Iran, said.