Israel planned a much bigger attack on Iran but scaled it back after intense pressure from its allies: report [Video]

Israel planned a much bigger counterstrike on Iran but dialed it back after intense pressure from its allies, including the US, according to senior Israeli officials who spoke to The New York Times.

Three officials, speaking anonymously owing to the sensitivity of the discussions, told the Times that Israeli leaders had considered striking multiple military targets across Iran, including some near the capital, Tehran.

The counterattack was in retaliation for Iran launching more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel in an unprecedented attack that was, according to the Israel Defense Forces, 99% intercepted before it hit its targets.

The barrage followed an attack on April 1, attributed to Israel, on an Iranian diplomatic facility in Damascus, Syria, which resulted in the death of several Iranian military officials.

According to the Times, Israel ultimately opted for a more limited strike on Friday, which avoided causing significant damage, after President Joe Bidenand British and German foreign ministers urged Israeli Prime Minister …