US to Iran: Avoid strikes or face unrestrained Israeli retaliation - report

The Biden administration recently cautioned Iran against launching another attack on Israel, emphasizing that it could not restrain an Israeli response if provoked again, Walla reported on Saturday evening.

The warning follows Iran’s October 1 attack on Israel, which retaliated against Israeli targeted operations. Israel's response included strikes on military targets but excluded strategic sites like nuclear and oil facilities. These facilities could be potential targets should Iran initiate further attacks.

A senior US official disclosed to Walla that Washington informed Tehran it would not be able to prevent Israel from reacting or ensure that any response would remain as limited and precise as before. This communication marked a rare direct message between the US and Iran.

According to a former Israeli official, the message was transmitted via the Swiss diplomatic channel, a longstanding conduit for US-Iran communications. The White House declined to comment, and the Iranian mission to the UN did not respond to requests for comment.

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US to Iran: Avoid strikes or face unrestrained Israeli retaliation - report

A senior US official disclosed to Walla that Washington informed Tehran it would not be able to prevent Israel from reacting to an attack.

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[Tall Timbers]

I would hope the current illegitimate govmint from a 2020 coup would be serious about not tying Israel's hands if Iran attacks again.

But, in my opinion, it's too dangerous for Israel to sit and wait for a massive missile barrage. It only takes one to get through and score a direct hit on their nuclear power facility to create a nightmare scenario. A threat like this calls for a pre-emptive attack using all the weapons that Israel has in its inventory... worry about the world's reaction later. Terminate the threat today.

 

[Margery]

I think Israel is going to have to act, sooner rather than later.