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"Iran is often more talk than action, more threat than substance."

"Tehran is undoubtedly obliged to retaliate [for the attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus], but I think it will be of a symbolic nature, avoiding further escalation."

"It's going to be very difficult for Iran not to retaliate [for the attack on Iran's consulate in Demascus]."

The prospect of Iran attacking Israel is "still a viable threat."

"This cowardly crime [the attack on Iran's consulate in Demascus] will not go unanswered."

"We warn that no act by any enemy against our holy system will go unanswered."

"Be certain that Iran's response to the targeting of its Damascus consulate is inevitable."

Iran will attack Israel "sooner than later."

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"Despite the heightened tensions, a full-scale war [between the U.S. and Iran] remains unlikely in the immediate term."

"Trump has been clear in his desire to resolve the issue diplomatically and avoid war [with Iran] in the Middle East."

"Despite all the hysteria of war, I'm not really seeing that on the horizon."

"It is highly unlikely that Trump will bomb Iran, not least because he vowed on the presidential campaign trail not to drag the United States into a war."

"The potential of some kind of conflict with Iran escalating into a larger regional war is very real, possibly more real than ever."

"The United States now seems close to a direct conflict that Biden (and Iran) have worked hard to avoid."

"[A] full-scale war is hardly inevitable."

"If they [Iran] don't make a deal [with the US], there will be bombing."

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"Neither Iran nor Lebanese Hezbollah is at all likely to pursue such a course of action [a full-scale attack on Israel]."

"The fighting will remain contained between Israel and Iran, and will not persist for more than a few weeks."

"An all-out war between Israel and Iran is not inevitable, but it remains a serious risk."

"Israel & US manufactured a fake crisis with Iran that could lead to all-out war."

"There will be an all-out war between Israel and Iran and Iran will successfully disrupt flows through Strait of Hormuz."

"This [a wider Israeli war with Iran] is now more likely."

"[T]he Middle East is an inch away from an all-out war between Israel and Iran."

Will There Be a Full-Scale Israel-Iran War?

Iran experienced a nationwide internet blackout on Thursday, January 8, with connectivity plummeting to approximately 5 percent, according to internet monitoring organizations NetBlocks and Cloudflare. The shutdown occurred as protests intensified across the country.

Iran experienced a nationwide internet blackout on Thursday, January 8, with connectivity plummeting to approximately 5 percent, according to internet monitoring organizations NetBlocks and Cloudflare. The shutdown occurred as protests intensified across the country.

Protests erupted in Tehran and other Iranian cities on Thursday evening following a call by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi for mass demonstrations. Videos verified by news organizations showed large crowds gathering in multiple locations across the capital and provincial areas.

Protests erupted in Tehran and other Iranian cities on Thursday evening following a call by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi for mass demonstrations. Videos verified by news organizations showed large crowds gathering in multiple locations across the capital and provincial areas.

At least 45 protesters, including eight minors, have been killed since demonstrations began in late December, according to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO. Iranian state media reported at least 21 deaths, including security personnel, since the unrest started.

At least 45 protesters, including eight minors, have been killed since demonstrations began in late December, according to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO. Iranian state media reported at least 21 deaths, including security personnel, since the unrest started.

The protests began in Tehran's Grand Bazaar on December 28 after the Iranian rial currency collapsed to record lows, triggering shopkeeper strikes over soaring prices. The demonstrations have since spread to more than 100 cities across all 31 provinces of Iran.

The protests began in Tehran's Grand Bazaar on December 28 after the Iranian rial currency collapsed to record lows, triggering shopkeeper strikes over soaring prices. The demonstrations have since spread to more than 100 cities across all 31 provinces of Iran.

President Masoud Pezeshkian called for utmost restraint in handling demonstrations, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that rioters must be put in their place. The contrasting responses highlighted divisions within Iran's leadership over how to address the crisis.

President Masoud Pezeshkian called for utmost restraint in handling demonstrations, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that rioters must be put in their place. The contrasting responses highlighted divisions within Iran's leadership over how to address the crisis.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that if authorities start killing protesters, they will be hit very hard. Turkish Airlines canceled five Friday flights to Tehran as the unrest continued, with other carriers also suspending service to the Iranian capital.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that if authorities start killing protesters, they will be hit very hard. Turkish Airlines canceled five Friday flights to Tehran as the unrest continued, with other carriers also suspending service to the Iranian capital.

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