The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation confirmed, citing informed sources, that Washington informed Israel of its intention to escalate attacks against Iran in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Israel's Channel 12 quoted a senior Israeli official as saying that they are on alert and may be forced to return to fierce fighting against Iran in the coming days.

The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper said that Israel is biding its time to enter the war against Iran, but the United States is the one setting the pace, according to the Palestinian Ma'an News Agency.

For his part, the Israeli Chief of Staff said: "We are closely following developments in Iran and maintaining a high degree of readiness."

He added: "We monitored today's targeting of the Aqaba region, and our air defenses are on alert."

He said: "We are ready for an immediate return to fighting, and we will act with great force against anyone who attacks us."