TEL AVIV, June 17 -- Israel was prepared to launch a major airstrike against Iran on June 8, but the operation was called off at the last moment following a warning from US President Donald Trump, according to comments by Israeli Air Force chief Omer Tishler.

Israeli media reported that General Tishler revealed details of the aborted operation during a recent address, saying the Israeli Air Force had completed preparations for a large-scale attack targeting hundreds of sites inside Iran.

According to the report, tensions between Israel and Iran had begun rising again after a temporary ceasefire, prompting military planners to prepare a significant aerial campaign. The operation reportedly involved multiple air force squadrons and extens...