نتانیاهو خطاب به خامنه ای:هنیه و نصرالله نفهمیدند ظاهرا تو هم نمیفهمی

Iran must face consequences for its attack on Israel, the State Department said today, declining to rule out Iran’s nuclear program as a potential target.

“It is clear that this was, once again, a significant escalation by Iran,” spokesperson Matthew Miller said. “When you see Iran launching attacks on another state, ultimately to come to the defense of a terrorist organization, it is an escalation. Israel has the right to defend itself.”

The U.S. will coordinate with Israel directly over the coming days on their response, according to Miller, as well as speak with other partners in the region about the way forward.

Miller declined to say what countries outside of the United States were involved in defending Israel from Iran’s attack.

In remarks tonight, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will retaliate for Iran's attack today.

"Iran made a big mistake tonight — and it will pay for it," Netanyahu said. "The regime in Iran does not understand our determination to defend ourselves and our determination to retaliate against our enemies."

Netanyahu said Iran's attack failed, as it was thwarted by Israel's air defense system with support from the U.S.

The prime minister extended his warning to Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen and Syria as well as Iran.

"We will stand by the rule we established: Whoever attacks us, we will attack them," Netanyahu said.