The Israeli Defense Forces are not planning attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, but are considering other options to respond to Tehran's missile attack, the British newspaper Financial Times writes.
The US and Western allies are trying to limit Israel's response to Iran's attack in hopes of preventing the regional conflict from spiraling out of control.
Washington has made it clear that it supports Israel's right to respond. But American officials admit that their influence on the Jewish state may be limited.
The FT notes that Israel is considering several options to respond to Iran, including attacks on missile installations or oil infrastructure. Some Israeli officials have called for strikes on nuclear facilities, although a source familiar with the matter said that option was not being considered. US President Joe Biden also warned that he would be against such a response.
The US and other Western allies are urging Israel to focus on military objectives.
Western officials note that Israel is becoming more confident and emboldened after the elimination of the leadership of the Lebanese group "Hezbollah". The Israeli government may be willing to take military and political losses if it means achieving a strategic victory over Iran, officials say.
Calm before the storm in the Middle East! Israel not yet planning strikes on Iran's nuclear sites
Washington has made clear it supports Israel's right to strike back, but US officials admit their influence over the Jewish state may be limited
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