Israeli sources said the United States is working through various intermediaries at this hour to prevent an Iranian attack on Israel. The message conveyed to Iran was: 'If you attack us, we will respond hard and fast.'
The United States is making a diplomatic push at this hour to prevent an Iranian missile or drone strike on Israel, according to Israeli sources cited by Hillel Biton Rosen. The effort reportedly involves multiple intermediaries, though the source did not name them. The warning conveyed to Tehran states Israel would retaliate 'hard and fast' if attacked.
This report strengthens a thread The Zioneer has been tracking since 18:24 Jerusalem: earlier reports noted Qatari and Pakistani mediators alongside the US effort. The diplomatic flurry comes amid heightened tensions following weeks of US-Iran escalation and Israeli operational activity. It remains unclear whether Iran has signaled any willingness to de-escalate, and no confirmation from US or Iranian officials is available at this stage.
4 developments
- DevelopingIsraeli official says a strike on Iran still seems distant but vigilance is maintained
- DevelopingUS conveys to Iran: we cannot restrain Bibi if you attack Israel
- DevelopingBitton Rosen: Iran unpredictable, but Israel will strike if opportunity arises
- ConfirmedUS intensifies last-minute diplomatic push to avert Iranian retaliation against Israel
Source and signal
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