The New York Times: 'Iran Forces on High Alert for Attack on Israel' The letter came after Israel attacked Iran's consular annex in Damascus on Monday, killing seven members of the Revolutionary Guards. Iran accused the United States of playing a role in the attack through its support for Israel.

Charge denied by Washington. The message stressed: "Stay away (from Israel), so you won't get hurt," Mohammad Jamshidi continued, adding: "The United States asked Tehran not to target American facilities"