Tensions between Iran and Israel were in the global spotlight. Although Iran has previously stated that it will respond to the maximum extent, in recent events, it seems to have chosen a relatively restrained attitude.
According to earlier reports, Israel carried out a missile attack on Iran in the early hours of April 19 and successfully hit targets inside Iran. However, in an interview with the media, the Iranian foreign minister said that it was not an attack and called the attacking drone a "children's toy". This kind of statement has aroused confusion and incomprehension from the outside world.
Although it is widely believed that Israel was responsible for the attack, the Israeli side has not publicly acknowledged its involvement in the attack, nor has it released any video or results. This attitude may be an attempt to avoid further escalation of the situation.
Israel's attack, while not causing massive destruction, sent a clear message to Iran that Israel is capable of striking at it. This "feint" may be aimed at saving face, but it is also threatening Iran to prevent escalation.
It is worth noting that although the United States has pressured Israel to exercise restraint, Israel has not fully complied with the wishes of the American side. This situation also reflects the recent tensions in US-Israeli relations.
In addition to the direct confrontation between Iran and Israel, there have been numerous attacks against Israel by Iranian-backed armed groups. The frequency of such cases has further exacerbated instability in the region.
In summary, although relations between Iran and Israel are relatively calm at the moment, tensions between the two sides remain. In the future, both open conflicts and "proxy wars" are likely to become more frequent. This poses a serious challenge to stability and peace in the Middle East region.