Israel Assures Arab Countries That Its Response to Iranian Government Attack Will Not Endanger Them

Israel's Kan Radio reports that the country has assured Arab nations in the region that its response to an attack by the Iranian government will not put them at risk. This assurance comes in response to concerns from several countries that if Israel retaliates, they may be targeted by Tehran. According to the report, Israel has informed allied countries such as Jordan, Egypt, and Gulf states that its response, if it occurs, will be conducted in a manner that prevents the Iranian government from involving them in retaliation. This reported reassurance from Israel to its neighboring countries follows warnings from senior Iranian commanders on Sunday that Israel and its allies would face a larger attack if they retaliate. Notably, Tehran's statements have raised concerns in Jordan after an official Iranian media warning indicated that Jordan would be the next target if it cooperates with Israel against Iran. Meanwhile, a source told NBC that following a cabinet meeting on Monday, Israel's response to the Iranian government's retaliatory attack may be 'imminent.' Prior to that, an unverified report from Channel 12 in Israel claimed that the Israeli war cabinet has decided to respond 'clearly and forcefully' against Iran, sending the message that Israel 'will not allow such a large attack against itself to go unanswered.' In this context, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart on Monday, emphasizing the strategic goal of regional stability. The U.S. Department of Defense stated that Austin and Yoav Gallant discussed the implications of Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend. The U.S. Secretary of State also emphasized America's 'enduring' support for Israel's defense. The likelihood and nature of Israel's retaliatory attack against the Islamic Republic from the perspective of Ben Sabti and Farhad Rezaei: The attack on Israel showed that the IRGC and the Islamic Republic are paper tigers. NBC: Israel's response to the Islamic Republic's attack is likely 'imminent.' China says the Iranian government can 'manage the situation' and prevent further tensions. Concurrently, with the suspension of agency inspectors' activities, Grossi expressed concern over attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.