Israel’s response to Iran’s drone and missile barrage may be “imminent”, an Israeli official has warned. And such a revenge strike “will be coordinated with the Americans”, they stressed.
The threat comes despite the US vowing not to support Israel in retaliatory strikes against Iran. Other world leaders have also urged restraint.
Speaking after Israel’s war Cabinet meeting today, the spokesperson said Israeli officials believe it’s important any return attacks closely follow Iran’s Sunday night bombardment.
Several diplomatic and military options were examined during the Cabinet meeting, they said, adding: “Any response will be coordinated with the Americans.”
It comes as Iran today vowed to launch ten times the amount of missiles in a fresh strike against Israel if it unleashes a retaliatory hit on Tehran.
The new threat could see 1,460 missiles hurled at Israel as world leaders hold their breath to see if an “uncontrollable war” breaks out in the Middle East.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council vowed to retaliate if Israel launches a counter-strike – for which IDF plans have already been drawn up.
The Council issued a chilling warning that said: “If the Zionist regime persists in its evil actions against Iran, by any means and to any extent, it will face a response at least tenfold greater and of similar nature.”
Tehran unleashed a disturbing attack against Israel on Saturday night, launching 110 ballistic missiles, 36 cruise missiles and 185 attack drones.
An attack ten times the size would see over 3,300 weapons launched at Israel, including more than 1,400 missiles.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog described the ambush as a “declaration of war” and the UN has since warned the Middle East is “on the brink”.
Herzog said it is “time the world faces this empire of evil in Tehran” as Western leaders’ fears of an all-out war across the region spark calls for restraint.
US president Joe Biden is said to fear a “catastrophic escalation” if Israel does decide to hit back at Iran after the unprecedented aerial attack.
The IDF has approved plans for an “offensive” against Iran and Netanyahu’s war cabinet met for the second time today to deliberate.
Government spokesman David Mencer said afterwards the country “retains all its options”.
He said: “We reserve the right to do everything in our power, and we will do everything in our power to defend this country.”
