US call delayed Israeli ‘response’ to Iran attack – media — RT World News

Israeli media reported that Israel planned to retaliate against Iran immediately after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Saturday, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to postpone after speaking with US President Joe Biden.

According to the Kan public broadcaster, the war council in West Jerusalem had already agreed to a range of responses — depending on the scope of the Iranian attack — that could have taken place as early as Sunday.

He added: “The response will no longer be as planned. Diplomatic sensitivities have prevailed.” The outlet quoted a senior source within the government. “There will be a response, but it seems that it will be different from what was planned.”

The Kan website quoted an unnamed Western diplomat as saying that there is still an understanding that Israel will respond, but the delay indicates that the response will be weaker than originally imagined.

Iran launched a barrage of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles against Israel on Saturday. According to Tehran, the strike was legal retaliation for the Israeli bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, earlier this month, which killed seven high-ranking officers in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force.

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevy said Tehran's actions “It will be answered.” However, the Israeli port is Mako mentioned On Monday evening, West Jerusalem was still working on a plan that would be acceptable to the United States, “comply” With the rules set by Washington, and calibrated in a way “Do not turn the region into war.”

Most of Israel's leadership supports an attack on Iran, according to Ynet, but some prominent politicians — such as Shas party leader Aryeh Deri — have spoken out against the escalation.

Iran is preparing for a possible Israeli attack, most likely against Tehran-linked assets in Syria, while West Jerusalem has warned against such a course of action.

He added: “The smallest act against Iran's interests will certainly be met with a severe, widespread and painful response against all its perpetrators.” Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said.