President Biden expects Iran to strike Israel "sooner than later" and reiterated U.S. support for Israel's defense. U.S. officials are in constant communication with Israel to ensure its ability to defend against potential attacks. Tensions have escalated following an alleged Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate in Damascus, prompting threats of retaliation from Iran and warnings of a direct Israeli strike. The U.S. military has been repositioning assets in the Middle East and near Israel in preparation for possible Iranian retaliatory strikes.
Israel is on high alert for a potential imminent attack from Iran, with reports suggesting that the strike could target southern or northern parts of the country. Iran has vowed revenge for an airstrike in Syria that killed seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members, and US intelligence indicates that Iran may be focused on a retaliatory strike on Israeli soil. The US has issued a security alert for its embassy in Israel, and senior US officials have reaffirmed their support for Israel's defense against potential Iranian attacks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of consequences for anyone who launches attacks on the country.
The US and its allies are reportedly anticipating a potential Iranian missile or UAV strike against Israel in the coming days, based on intelligence information. The attack may be carried out by Iran or its proxies in the region and could involve highly precise missiles targeting Israeli military and governmental locations, amid heightened tensions following the killing of a senior IRGC commander in an alleged Israeli attack.
US intelligence officials fear that Hezbollah could launch an attack in America as tensions escalate from the group's assault on Israel, with concerns that the group may target American military or diplomatic personnel in the Middle East and potentially on American soil. The group's expansive international network and increased motivation to strike the US have raised alarm, with warnings that the conflict could spread. As tensions between Israel and Hezbollah worsen, the US has increased security at its embassy in Lebanon and is pursuing diplomatic efforts to prevent an all-out war.
