NYT: Iran has developed a plan for a retaliatory strike with ‘hundreds of ballistic missiles’

Iran has developed a plan for a retaliatory strike with ‘hundreds of ballistic missiles’ in case of an attack by Israel.

‘Tehran has developed a response plan that will include an immediate counterstrike against Israel with hundreds of ballistic missiles,’ The New York Times writes, citing an unnamed official.

Earlier, ABC reported that the US was preparing to evacuate non-essential personnel from its embassy in Baghdad.

The Associated Press notes that tensions in the region are rising as negotiations between the US and Iran have reached an impasse.