Israel Scaled Back Iran Attack Plan To Avoid Full-blown War, Biden Call Changed Netanyahu’s Mind? – News18

Israel had reportedly planned a “more extensive counterstrike” on Iran but scaled it back after diplomatic pressure from the US and other allies. The New York Times reported that Israel considered striking multiple military targets in Iran, including near Tehran, in response to the April 13 attack. Such a widespread and damaging attack would have been difficult for Iran to ignore. It would have raised the risk of a strong Iranian retaliation that could have escalated into a major regional conflict in the Middle EastTherefore, President Biden along with the British and German foreign ministers, urged PM Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent a wider war.