US General Visits Israel Amid Imminent Threat of Iranian Missile Strike

U.S. CENTCOM Gen. Michael Kurilla visited Israel amid rising tensions with Iran, meeting with IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen Hezi Halevi to review military capabilities and discuss security threats. The visit was prompted by threats from Iran against Israel, with the U.S. reaffirming its commitment to Israel's security. Iran has continued to promise action following the destruction of an Iranian consulate in Damascus, with Hezbollah's secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah assuring preparedness for any war. Iranian Foreign Minister conveyed to the U.S. through Oman that Iran would take action in a controlled and non-escalatory manner, while also pressing for a Gaza truce.