Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will be the only one to decide how and how it will respond to the massive airstrike by Iran. Israel's allies have urged the country to stop any response that could provoke an escalation.
The diplomatic pressure came as Iranian President warned that even the "smallest" invasion of its territory would provoke a "huge and severe" response. Meanwhile, violence escalated on Wednesday between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese group, which fired a barrage of rockets into northern Israel. It seems unlikely that Israel will directly attack Iran without the support of at least its main ally, the United States. But it could resort to quieter methods, such as attacking high-ranking Iranian commanders or Iranian-backed groups in other countries or launching a cyberattack. It is unclear how Iran would respond, given the rising tensions. Any incorrect calculation by either Israel or Iran could lead to a major escalation in the region's conflict.