Israel has informed the United States that its planned retaliatory strike against Iran will not target nuclear or oil facilities, according to US media reports. This comes in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel on October 1, following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and a senior Iranian general.
Citing US officials, the Washington Post reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reassured President Joe Biden that the strike would focus only on military targets. The commitment was confirmed during a call between Biden and Netanyahu, as well as in discussions between US and Israeli defense officials.
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The US government expressed relief at Israel’s decision, aiming to prevent further escalation and potential global energy disruptions. Biden had previously cautioned Israel against striking critical infrastructure to avoid intensifying the conflict. Iran, meanwhile, has signaled its readiness to respond to any Israeli action.
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