So kill them outside the consulate and not on Iranian soil.

And if you can't get em another way.

Naive? A state attacking diplomatic soil crosses the rubicon. That is rogue state stuff.

Are you sure about that? Putin might, as it would divert attention from Ukraine and tie up the Americans.

Most of the world doesn’t including, I expect, Iran as it’s not in their interests. Their strategy of proxy wars has worked pretty well for them and they know a full on all out confrontation would destroy them for sure, even if they don’t care about the other consequences. It’s not though in Israel’s ultimate interests either, as the risks are too high. There is no reason a major conflict in the Middle East is inevitable. Possible certainly but not inevitable. So whilst being prepared is sensible there’s no sense in deciding to get your retaliation in first. Diplomacy can work when it aligns with desired outcomes.

For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

It is certainly true that a number of scenarios could unfold, including attacks by different countries in different regions at the same time, designed to spread allied forces thinner.

If I were a military strategist for the West, I would have considered all possibilities and the current capability to respond.
If America and Israel are to respond, I would expect it to happen at a strategically favourable time rather than being provoked by the enemy.
If there is to be an immediate reprisal, I would expect it to be limited to military targets outside Iran or, at worst, sites in Iran from where missiles were fired.
As you suggest, Iran cannot win a major conflict, so their tactic will be to provoke conflict on other fronts or continue proxy attacks.
Doing that could still risk their destruction if Israel lose patience. The current regime isn't particularly known for restraint.

Terrorists don't play by rules, and when confronting them, there is little room for fair play if you want to prevail.

Iran sponsor terrorism globally. The idea that they are the victims in this is laughable.

Iran informed neighbours 3 days ago of their plan. They then tell the west. The west are ready to shoot down the bombs. Iran looks ok in its fans eyes as they have done something. It’s done I reckon !

Possibly but not an idea I articulated.