Israel planned a larger counterstrike on Iran, but scaled it back after pressure from its allies.
The counterattack was in response to Iran launching over 300 missiles and drones at Israel.
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AdvertisementIsrael planned a much bigger counterstrike on Iran but dialed it back after intense pressure from its allies, including the US, according to senior Israeli officials who spoke to The New York Times.
Three officials, speaking anonymously owing to the sensitivity of the discussions, told the Times that Israeli leaders had considered striking multiple military targets across Iran, including some near the capital, Tehran.
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Israel, Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, —
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Iran, Israel, Tehran