ALBAWABA - A source speaking on condition of anonymity revealed to The Cradle that "Iran has received messages from mediators urging Israel to carry out a symbolic strike to save face and requested Iran not to retaliate."
The source added that Tehran "firmly rejected" the proposal presented by the Swiss Embassy in Tehran and reiterated warnings that any Israeli attack on Iranian territory would be met with a decisive and immediate response.
The message was delivered directly to the Swiss envoy in Tehran by officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to The Cradle's source, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's decision to respond directly aimed to "send a strong warning to the United States.
Three potential scenarios for Israel's response
In light of Iran's recent attack, Israeli media Channel 12 has outlined three potential scenarios for Israel's response. These scenarios vary in severity and the types of weaponry employed, including cyber warfare tactics.
Following a meeting of the Israeli military, various response options were presented to counter Iran's aggression.
The first scenario involves a limited response, potentially restricted to cyber warfare without resorting to missile launches or aerial strikes.
The second scenario, considered moderate, could entail a combination of cyber attacks alongside limited missile strikes targeting smaller military installations or singular complexes.
The most severe scenario, a major response, may encompass a multifaceted approach, including widespread electronic assaults and targeting strategic military facilities across Iran.
However, uncertainties remain regarding the specifics of Israel's retaliatory actions, including the timing and nature of the response.
Despite this ambiguity, it is evident that Israel is resolute in its determination to react to Iran's provocations, with consensus reached at both political and security levels regarding the necessity of a robust response.
Iran's recent barrage of over 300 missiles and drones aimed at Israel underscores the seriousness of the situation. While Israel claims to have intercepted the majority of these projectiles, Tehran insists that many successfully struck Israeli targets.
