Israel on high alert as it contemplates US intervention in Iran, says report

Contemplating a possible intervention by the United States in Iran, given the anti-government protests there, one of the biggest in years, Israel has put itself on high alert, reported Reuters, citing sources. Amid the ongoing protests Trump has voiced his support and warned Iran’s rulers against using force against demonstrators.

However, it wasn't clear as to what did the high alert in practice meant. Israel and Iran fought a 12-day war in June, in which the U.S. joined Israel in launching airstrikes.

According to a highly placed source of Reuters, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the possibility of U.S. intervention in Iran over a the phone on Saturday.

Iran has blamed the United States for the demonstrations, and US President Donald Trump has hinted that he will intervene on the matter. Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who is son of Shah of Iran - Mohammad Reza Shah - has hinted that he would return and urged protesters to continue the demonstrations. The world is reacting to the developments in Iran. Several reports said that death toll in the protest has reached 116.

Israel supports Iran protest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel identifies with the struggle of the Iranian people for "freedom, liberty, and justice." On Jan 4, he described the unrest as a potential turning point where Iranians are “taking their fate into their own hands.” On Sunday, Netanyahu held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the evolving situation and is reportedly on high alert.