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Iran could launch a "comprehensive" attack on Israel using missiles, drones and even the regular army. According to The Wall Street Journal, this operation was confirmed by knowledgeable sources in the Iranian government.
An Iranian official, explaining the preparations for the attack, remarked: "Our military has lost people, and they need to respond to that." Iran is also considering using Iraqi territory for part of the operation.
The planned strike should be more aggressive compared to past operations. According to an Iranian official, the attack will take place after the US elections, but before the inauguration of the new president in January. This decision is aimed at avoiding influencing the American election process.
Israel's response: airstrikes on Iranian facilities
On October 26, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes against Iranian military facilities in three provinces: Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam. This was a response to the rocket attack on Israeli territory on October 1. Although Iran initially promised other countries in the region not to react, its rhetoric has changed. The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Salami, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued threats, saying there would be "unimaginable consequences" for Israel.
Israeli officials have indicated that if Tehran continues its aggression, Israel may reconsider its stance on attacks on Iran's oil and nuclear facilities, previously seen as a measure of last resort.
Increasing Iran's aggressive rhetoric
Rising tensions are also being felt through diplomatic channels, where Iran has reported that it is preparing a large-scale attack on Israel, using more powerful warheads than in past conflicts. This information was made public by Iranian and Egyptian sources cited by The Wall Street Journal.
