Israel holds ‘maximum alert’ status ahead of possible US strike on Iran
General references indicated that Israeli authorities have kept the country on “maximum alert” for more than a week due to the possibility of American military action targeting Iran.
Senior military officials warned that Israel could become a target if hostilities escalate. “Tehran could respond to any American attack by attempting to target Israel,” Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo said, according to reports.
He added that uncertainty continues to surround Washington’s intentions in the region. “US forces are deployed in the (Arabian) Gulf region, without a complete clarity on the next steps,” he said.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified since widespread anti-government demonstrations erupted across Iran last month.
Reports said US naval forces, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several accompanying destroyers, arrived in the Indian Ocean on Friday and were moving toward the Gulf of Oman amid preparations for a possible strike.
The US president later confirmed the deployment, saying an American “armada” was heading toward the Middle East and that Washington was closely watching developments inside Iran.
US officials have reiterated that all options remain under consideration in dealing with Tehran, including military measures, as Washington and Israel pursue efforts to alter Iran’s ruling system.
Iranian leaders have warned that any American attack would trigger a “swift and comprehensive” response.
The current standoff follows last June’s escalation, when Israel, backed by the United States, launched a 12-day conflict with Iran, prompting retaliatory missile and drone strikes from Tehran before a ceasefire was announced by Washington.
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