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Israel Prepares for Iranian Retaliation in Case of US Strike

Published January 15, 2026, 16:11
Israel Prepares for Iranian Retaliation in Case of US Strike

Israel is preparing for potential Iranian reactions in the event that the United States launches a military attack on Iran. According to Amos Yadlin, former head of Israel's military intelligence, Tehran is unlikely to leave an American attack unanswered. Israel, although possessing a list of targets in Iran, will proceed with caution, weighing the costs and benefits of a new escalation. Close coordination with Washington is crucial for defense and the potential neutralization of Iranian missile systems. Despite Trump's assurances of avoiding an attack, analysts in Israel do not consider this guaranteed, given the violent suppression of protests in Iran. Prime Minister Netanyahu supports weakening the Iranian regime, but Yadlin emphasizes the priority of preventing the resumption of Iran's nuclear program.