Iran is not at war with Israel

Similarly, Lebanon isn't at war with Israel either. Both countries are occupied by an islamic mafia that has zero popular support or goodwill.

Don't forget that Khomeini and the mullahs spat on the name Iran because they don't believe in nations - only the islamic revolution. The IRGC - the entity actually at war with Israel - is entirely separated from Iranian society and even the regular Iranian army. It's a cancerous terrorist militia that doesn't even have Iran in its name.

Under these circumstances, saying Iran while referring to the mullahs and the IRGC is best avoided, at least if you want to maintain good relations with the millions of Iranians who support you.