U.S. officials believe Israel is narrowing down their targets for a response to Iran’s attack on their military and energy infrastructure, ruling out assassinations or targeting nuclear facilities. The region has been tense following Iran’s missile barrage in retaliation for Israeli actions in Lebanon. Israel’s response is imminent, with the military ready to act at any moment, although there is no specific timeline shared with U.S. officials. Israeli Defense Minister spoke with his U.S. counterpart about the broad strokes of the retaliation, but details remain scarce. The U.S. is prepared to defend its assets in the region but will not directly support the operation. President Biden urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to focus on humanitarian concerns in Gaza and Lebanon, emphasizing the challenges of facing Iran on a second front in Lebanon. The U.S. continues to urge Israel to keep their response proportional, targeting military sites and avoiding critical infrastructure. Israel has shared some information about their plans with the U.S., but many details are being withheld for operational security reasons. The situation remains fluid, with tensions high and a potential response from Israel looming during the Yom Kippur holiday.
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Israel’s Targets for Strike on Iran Narrowed Down, U.S. Officials Say
