The Israeli strike is reportedly being prepared without U.S. support, while Iran is said to be planning a retaliatory barrage of hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting Israel

Israel is "fully ready" to launch a military operation against Iran, U.S. officials confirm, while Tehran has prepared a retaliatory strike targeting Israel in the event of an attack.

A senior Iranian official said on Thursday morning that a "friendly" country in the region has alerted Tehran about a potential Israeli attack/

The New York Times reported on Thursday that senior Iranian military and government officials have already convened to discuss a plan of action in the event of such an attack, which would include a barrage of hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting Israel.

This comes after CBS News reported that multiple sources have confirmed U.S. officials were informed that Israel is "fully ready" to launch a military operation against Iran.