[U.S. and Israel Reportedly Intensify Discussions on Plans to Strike Iran] Golden Finance reported on October 16 that on the evening of October 15 local time, Israel's Channel 12 TV cited Israeli security officials stating, "Israeli and Western intelligence indicate that Iran is taking extreme military measures. As a result, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio to discuss plans for military action against Iran." However, the report emphasized that both Israeli and U.S. officials told Channel 12 TV that their assessment suggests the current situation "has not yet reached the level requiring immediate military action." (CCTV International News)