Jerusalem official warns ‘regional war’ with Iran is inevitable [Video]

Outgoing Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum joined “Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy” to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East following a direct attack by Iran and subsequent retaliatory strikes by Israel.

“For the first time ever, Iran has shown their hand,” Hassan-Nahoum explained Sunday, noting Iran’s usual strategy of engaging in proxy warfare through forces like Hamas and Hezbollah.

Earlier this month, the Pentagon reported Iran “launched over 300 air threats” towards Israel, involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles launched from Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yemen. “99% of those were knocked down,” Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder added.

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The deputy mayor pointed to international defense collaborations, including support from the United States and European allies, in helping mitigate the impact of Iran’s attacks. “We’re very grateful to the United States for helping us fend off that very brutal attack,” she …