Source to CNN: Iran will deliver ‘definitive, painful’ response to Israeli attack

Iran will deliver a “definitive and painful” response to Israel’s recent attack on its territory, likely before the US presidential election on November 5, CNN reports, citing an anonymous senior source, Report informs via The Times of Israel.

The source, who has knowledge of deliberations in Iran tells the network that Iran's response to Israel will be "definitive and painful."

Israel has been expecting a potential Iranian response to the strike, itself retaliation for Iran’s October 1 barrage of ballistic missiles on the country. But Iran has so far been seen as seeking to minimize that strike, and it was unclear whether it would attempt a major response.

Israel has warned Tehran that any further attacks on its territory will be met with resolute action.

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