The developments on the war front in the Middle East are dramaticas information is increasing from authoritative sources about a possible major strike by Iran on Israelin retaliation for the bombing of the Iranian consulate in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

According to the American network CBSwhich is also reproduced by Israeli media, two American officials, under the condition of anonymity, emphasized that Tehran is likely to attack Israel in the near future, specifically “many IDF bases”.

The same sources emphasize that Iran’s attack may involve more than 100 drones and dozens of missilesas the goal of the Tehran regime is “to send a clear message of power”.

Israel is on high alert

Israel has been put on high alertwhile in the previous 24 hours he proceeded to a large mobilization of air defense personnel, in order to counter a possible wave of missiles from Iran.

The United States is trying in every way to prevent the escalation of the war in the Middle East and in particular a possible conflict between Iran and Israel. An escalation, however, which seemed very likely after the Israeli bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

“Controlled” retaliation, Iran’s message to the US

Iran assured Washington thata retaliation against Israel will not lead to further escalation, while he said he would not act hastily.

Iran’s message to Washington was delivered by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian during a visit on Sunday to the Gulf Arab state of Oman, which often acts as an intermediary between Tehran and Washington, the sources said.

A White House spokesman declined to comment on the developmentbut said the United States has notified Iran that it was not involved in the embassy attack.

Also, Iran’s foreign ministry has not commented on the newsit states Reutersas well as Government of Oman.

A US intelligence source said that he was not aware of the message that was passed through Omanbut said Iran was “very clear” that its response to the attack on its embassy in Damascus would be “controlled” and planned to be carried out “through Tehran-backed groups.”

The diplomatic message indicates a cautious approach by Iranas it weighs how to respond to the April 1 attack in a way that deters Israel from further such actions but avoids a military escalation that could frustrate the United States.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that Israel “he must be punished and he will be punished”, saying that the attack on the embassy in Damascus is tantamount to an attack on Iranian soil. Israel has not confirmed it was behind the attack, which the Pentagon has said.