ALBAWABA - According to Israeli sources, Netanyahu and the War Council are preparing a potential response to Iran following a report from CNN quoting an Israeli official.
With Washington's refusal to respond to Iran's attack, Israeli determination, to strike targets deep within Iran is increasing, and plans are focusing on hitting sensitive areas, which could lead to the outbreak of a third world war.
Tensions rise as Iran warns Israel of a swift and strong response to any military aggression, while Washington worries about regional ramifications.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warned the US not to back Israeli adventurism and vowed to respond immediately and firmly.
Iran's Assistant Foreign Minister, Ali Baqeri Kani, said Iran will reply within seconds to any Israeli attack, calling Israel's recent targeting of Iran's Damascus consulate a strategic mistake.
In response to anticipated Israeli attack, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani stressed Iran's self-defense and commitment to deescalating regional tensions.
As the Israeli Security Cabinet evaluates war options despite international pressure, Israeli media sites indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approval for retaliation strikes against Iran.
Israeli Channel 12 reported that the Israeli response "will be in a manner acceptable to Washington and likely not lead to dragging the region into war." It clarified that "the Israeli political and security leadership has decided to respond clearly and decisively to the Iranian attack.
Earlier, Israeli Broadcasting Corporation revealed that Israel canceled a imminent attack on Iran in response to the attack launched by the latter last night with hundreds of drones and missiles.
The corporation noted that the majority of members of the Israeli War Cabinet supported the imminent attack, which was also endorsed by Ministers Benny Gantz and Ayelet Shaked, before being canceled at the last moment.
