Iran threatens Israel with retaliation - but the options are limited. Experts say Iran may be forced to act this time, but warn that Tehran could fall into a trap.
Iran's most capable militia in the fight against Israel is the Lebanese Hezbollah. However, Israel has been preparing for war with Hezbollah for months and has evacuated more than 40 communities in the north of the country. Iran could also mobilize other allied militias in the region, but their ability to harm Israel is limited. Since mid-November, the Yemeni Houthi rebels have been attacking merchant ships that cross the Red Sea.