Israel plans to respond to massive attack by Iran. — The Guardian

It is also believed that the successor of the slain Hezbollah leader was killed as a result of the Israeli army strike on Beirut. In the United States, objections arose to an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear program. The Israeli military plans to inflict “significant and serious” retaliation on Iran for a missile attack on the country last week. The IDF intends to expand its operations on several fronts by the day of the invasion of Israel on October 7. The Guardian reports this.

“The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing a response to Iran’s unprecedented and unlawful attack on Israeli civilians and Israel,” said an anonymous military official. US President Joe Biden warned Israel against attacks on Iranian oil facilities.

“If I were them, I would consider other options than attacks on oil fields,” Biden emphasized. The presidential administration also stated that it opposes an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear program. According to The Guardian, the Beirut strike is believed to have killed Hashim Safi al-Din, who was to succeed slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Lebanese security officials noted that Safi ad-Din had not been in contact since Friday.

According to experts, Safi ad-Din was killed along with his aides and Iranian advisers in a powerful strike. After the attack, the Israeli army said it hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters, but did not reveal who was there. Israel is preparing to mark the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which began the current war in Gaza, also engulfing Lebanon and creating a dangerous crisis in the region.

Former US President Donald Trump said Israel should attack Iran's nuclear facilities in response to the missile strike. Israel attacked downtown Beirut on October 3, killing at least six people and injuring seven more.