West Asia crisis: Iran may launch missile attack on Israel any moment, warns US official
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The United States has claimed that it has indications about an imminent Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, reported news agency AFP, citing a senior official in the White House. The official also warned Iran of "severe consequences" if it goes ahead with such plans.
"We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack," the official said in a statement.
This comes amidst Israel's ongoing "limited" ground operation in Lebanon against the Hezbollah network.
As per reports, the Iranian attack would be similar to the attack launched by Tehran in April. Iranian forces had thenlaunched over 300 missiles and drones on Israel butthe USand Western and Arab allies eliminated all threats in the air itself.
Israel on high alert
Following the intel from the US,IDF spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari said Tuesday (Oct 1)his country was in a state of high preparedness and the military was ready to respond to any attacks from Iran.
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"Following developments in Iran, we are in [a state of] high preparedness. IDF is prepared and ready both on the offensive and defensive front. There will be consequences if Iran attacks Israel. Our US partners in CENTCOM are ready alongside us. We will know how to handle [any attack],"Hagari said.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alsowarned of“days of great challenges” ahead amid threats of an Iranian attack.
“What I ask of you is two things,” said Netanyahu. “One, to strictly obey the directives of the Home Front Command. It saves lives.”
The US embassy in Israel has asked all of its staffers to take shelter 'until further notice'.
(With inputs from agencies)
Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.