According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Israel is bracing for a potential direct attack from Iran within the next 24 to 48 hours. Citing a source familiar with the matter, the attack could target either the southern or northern parts of the Jewish state. While no final decision has been made about attack plans, they have been discussed within the Iranian regime, according to a person briefed by its leaders.
Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated following an airstrike in Syria targeting an Iranian diplomatic complex in Damascus. The strike resulted in the deaths of seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members, including two senior commanders.
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US Warns Israel for Iran’s Retaliation
US officials have warned of anticipated Iranian retaliation against Israeli or American assets in the Middle East, with intelligence suggesting a focus on a retaliatory strike, possibly on Israeli soil. In response, the US Embassy in Israel issued a security alert, advising against travel outside central areas of the country.
Amidst the escalating tensions, General Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of US Central Command, was confirmed to be in Israel, demonstrating US support for Israel’s defense. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated US backing for Israel’s defense during a call with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant.
Iran’s Supreme Leader warned that Israel would ‘be slapped’ for the missile strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria, which killed seven people pic.twitter.com/ZUWzMedzzr
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning against potential attackers, stating, “Whoever harms us, we will harm them. We are prepared to meet all of the security needs of the State of Israel, both defensively and offensively.”
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As Israel remains on high alert and diplomatic efforts continue the region braces for a potential escalation of hostilities between the two nations. The situation underscores the volatility in the Middle East and the ongoing challenges in maintaining regional stability amidst geopolitical tensions.
“The security of diplomatic agencies is inviolable.” China’s UN Ambassador recalls the US-led NATO bombing of the Chinese embassy in Yugoslavia in 1999 and warns that failure to hold Israel accountable for bombing Iran’s embassy poses a severe threat to peace and diplomacy.
