Iran threatens to attack Tel Aviv if the United States strikes Iranian targets

Iran has issued a series of warnings that it will strike the 'heart of Tel Aviv' if the United States carries out a military attack on Iran. An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the country's president both stated that any U.S. attack, particularly one targeting Khamenei, would be met with an unprecedented response and could lead to 'all-out war.'

In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that if Iran attacks Israel, 'we will act with strength that Iran hasn’t yet known.' The Israeli military, the IDF, stated it is on alert for 'surprise scenarios' and is conducting defensive preparations. Reports indicate Netanyahu asked Trump to delay any potential U.S. strike on Iran.

U.S. officials, including the ambassador to the UN, have stated that 'all options are on the table' regarding Iran. Trump has said he will not strike Iran at this time, while also claiming Iran halted executions, which he said averted a U.S. attack. Mossad and IDF intelligence chiefs have been in Washington for talks with U.S. officials.