Lapid praises response, insisting Tehran a global problem, not just an Israeli one; Gantz thanks Lloyd Austin for US leadership in effort, which was needed to bring Japan onboard

'ANY foolish act against Iran will be met with a DECISIVE response,' tweets the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry

But defense minister adds that what is needed is global mobilization against Tehran for its malign activities, as Islamic Republic is linked to recent maritime attacks

Defense minister along with Foreign Minister Lapid brief ambassadors of countries on UN Security Council about the deadly assault on Israeli-linked tanker off coast of Oman

Envoy says members of top UN body must recognize destabilizing role IRGC playing in region, calls latest attack 'another instance of maritime terrorism' by Islamic Republic

‘They can't sit calmly in Tehran while igniting the entire Middle East — that’s over,’ PM says; Gantz, Lapid to brief Security Council reps on Iranian role in deadly drone assault

Tehran dismisses UK, US comments linking it to drone strike; Britain summons Iranian ambassador over incident

But PM Bennett says there's no doubt Tehran is behind strike that killed 2 people, claims intelligence materials prove it

July hacking of national rail in Islamic Republic also saw hackers publish phone number of supreme leader's office

Jerusalem argues that drone strike on Israeli-operated vessel didn't just hurt Jewish state but also global interests; defense officials said to discuss possible military response