U.S. Considers Response to Israeli Assessment on Iran Protests

Axios reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. officials, that Israel has communicated to Washington an assessment indicating that at least 5,000 protesters have been killed during recent demonstrations in Iran.

Sources noted that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss potential American responses to the situation in Iran, as concerns grow in both Washington and Tel Aviv regarding the implications of these events.

The report indicated that Rubio may reach out to Netanyahu again today to monitor developments, as discussions continue between the two parties on available options to address the Iranian crisis.