Mossad chief set to meet CIA director and Qatari PM in Doha create framework for potential deal; Qatar, noting Cairo’s increased involvement, aims to stay central in talks; US officials believe major breakthrough may only come after US elections

Israeli officials anticipate Iranian response, though specifics remain unclear, while US sources suggest Tehran may hold back; reports indicate high-level discussions in Iran, with its vice president saying response would come 'at appropriate time'

This could be seen as an effort to avoid the need to retaliate; local TV network claims airports are operating normally and there have been no incidents that 'require intervention.' 

White House official tells reporters administration had encouraged Israel to conduct precise, targeted strike aimed at deterring further Iranian attacks while minimizing risk of broader regional escalation

The American paper says the Israeli attack, made known ahead of time to the Biden administration, was designed to limit civilian casualties and allow the Iranian regime to save face, effectively taking the sting out of a possible response; Arab Sky News says Iran has notified this attack will not elicit another retaliation