Tsuri Sagi, 90, trained Iran’s special forces under the shah and helped build the Kurdish military in northern Iraq.

The report said that Israeli intelligence indicates that the attack could be launched before the Gaza talks scheduled for Aug. 15.

“There is security, military and intelligence coordination between Jordan and Israel regarding the expected Iranian response.”

Arab diplomats have also pressed Iran to de-escalate the situation.

However, Hezbollah “is still a wild card”; Saudi media says Iran may be delaying a strike until after the OIC meeting in Jeddah

With its multi-layered air defense systems at peak readiness, Israel is preparing a range of strike options against the Iranian axis.

The report came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the chiefs of Israel’s security agencies for a situation assessment.

“We have international partners who will strengthen their forces in the region to help us in the face of these threats,” the Israeli military spokesman said.

Military sites in the Tel Aviv and Haifa areas could be targeted, according to Iranian officials.