IRAN could turn to violent proxy army Hamas and exploit Israeli hostages trapped in Gaza as bargaining chips, an expert has warned.
Middle East analyst Dr Anahita Motazed Rad spoke to The Sun about how a desperate Iran may respond if Israel launches a revenge strike for its weekend missile blitz.
The LSE professor said “Iran at the moment is just thinking about survival” as Israel gears up to unleash a “strategic and painful” retaliation.
As the conflict-ridden landscape sparks concern around the globe over Iran and Israel’s next steps, Israeli hostages in Gaza remain trapped.
And Dr Rad says it’s “possible” Iran could issue orders for Hamas to kill them in response to Israel’s revenge strike.
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