The United States is closely monitoring the situation between Israel and Iran following Iran's strikes, with expectations that Israel's military response will be limited in scope. According to a senior administration official and a source familiar with the intelligence, there is US intelligence indicating that Israel is contemplating a narrow and limited strike inside Iran in response to the unprecedented scale of the Iranian attack.
While Israel has not officially informed the US about its plans or the timing of any potential military action, the US administration is hopeful that Israel will provide a warning to ensure the protection of US personnel, both military and diplomatic, in the region.
The senior administration official expressed the US's stance that any Israeli military action should be communicated in advance to allow for necessary preparations. However, there is acknowledgment that Israel may not provide such advance notice, and the US would likely express objections to any unilateral actions taken by Israel.
If Israel chooses not to respond militarily, the US remains confident that the situation will de-escalate, returning to the status quo. However, the official warned that any further escalation could lead to potentially alarming scenarios.
The US is closely monitoring the situation and remains engaged with both Israel and Iran to prevent further escalation and maintain stability in the region.
