Iran Press/ West Asia: “Don’t push it,” the unnamed officials told Jerusalem, according to Kan news. “Think carefully before you attack in return. The goal at the end of the day is not to lead to an all-out war.”
Iran said Monday Israel must be “punished” for Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran and has vowed to take action, raising worries that its response could bring the restive Middle East closer to all-out war.
Also, Hezbollah threatened to hit Israel from Lebanon following the assassination of its military leader Fuad Shukr in a Beirut strike last week. Reports have indicated that the reprisals could be imminent.
The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US officials, reported that Iran has in recent days been moving missile launchers and carrying out military exercises, in a signal that it may be preparing to attack in the coming days.
According to the US President's national security team, it was still unclear when Iran and Hezbollah were likely to launch their attacks.
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