A Saudi analyst says that Iran has lost the “element of surprise” by delaying its retaliatory attack against Israel and that it may be facing uncertainty on how to proceed.

Saudi Security and Strategic Affairs Analyst Faiz Al-Asmar shared his views in an interview with the Saudi Al-Hadath channel.

Al-Asmar observed, “Regarding the situation on the ground, Iran and Hezbollah’s delay in responding to the deaths of Ismail Haniyeh and Fuad Shukr have so far allowed Israel and the U.S. to strengthen their position on the ground and use all means at their disposal.”