IDF Names Israel’s Successful Operation Against Iranian Attack ‘Iron Shield’

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officially announced on Monday that they have dubbed the successful interception of drones and missiles launched by Iran as operation “Iron Shield.”

On the flip side, Iran has cautioned that it will deliver a “strong response” to any possible military action by Israel.

Meanwhile, according to The Times of Israel, the War Cabinet led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded discussions on the Jewish state’s retaliation, indicating that there were , “reports” that a retaliatory move could come “as soon as Monday.”

In a separate report, the Axios news site stated that Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Minister of Defense, informed his US counterpart Lloyd Austin that, given the use of ballistic missiles,  Israel had “no choice but to respond.”

The Wall Street Journal reports that potential retaliatory measures include cyber attacks, targeted strikes on Iranian state-owned facilities like oil infrastructure, attacks on personnel and infrastructure linked to Tehran’s nuclear program, and targeting one of its regional “proxies” such as Hamas, Hezbollah, or the Houthis.