The United States has warned that Iran is preparing an imminent attack on Israel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The United States, powerless until now to prevent a military escalation in the Middle East, warned Tuesday of an attack “imminent” of Iran against Israel, warning that it would result in serious “consequences” for Tehran.
“The United States has indications that Iran is preparing to launch an imminent ballistic missile attack” against Israel, a senior U.S. official said in a statement, speaking on condition of anonymity. “We actively support defense preparations” of Israel, he said again, adding that a “Direct military attack by Iran against Israel would lead to serious consequences” for Tehran.
A warning after Israel’s offensives
The warning comes shortly after Israel announced it had launched a ground offensive in southern Lebanon following a week of intense bombardment that left hundreds dead across the country.
After the devastating blow to Hezbollah, with the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israel warned that the war was not over against the Iranian-backed movement.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said the death of Hassan Nasrallah “will not be in vain” and First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref warned that it would lead to “destruction” of Israel.
Tehran, which faces growing economic challenges as a result of international sanctions, has shown, relatively speaking, a certain restraint in the face of the conflict in Gaza, which pits Israel against another movement supported by Iran, Hamas. .
Not a first
In April, Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, in retaliation for a strike against its diplomatic mission in Damascus. Most of its missiles had been intercepted by Israel and its allies.
US President Joe Biden continues to call for a truce in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, but has never questioned US military support for Israel.
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