The U.S. says it has indications Iran is planning to “imminently” launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel in the latest escalation between the two countries, a senior White House official told Global News.
“We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack. A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran,” the official wrote.
Israel wanted the US involvement and they are involved, directly!
Amid the threat, the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem has directed all government employees and family members to shelter in place until further notice. The last time such an order was issued was ahead of Iran’s missile barrage in April.
It’s interesting that the US is reporting that Iran is planning a missile attack on Israel and they, the US, conveniently have all their ships and aircraft positioned in the region “to assist”
U.S. ships and aircraft are already positioned in the region to assist Israel in the event of an attack from Iran. There are three U.S. Navy destroyers in the Mediterranean Sea, an aircraft carrier in the Gulf of Oman and fighter jets arrayed throughout the region. All have the abilities to shoot down incoming missiles.
An Israeli airstrike hit a residential building near Beirut Tuesday, causing damage and blowing out windows in the area. The strike appeared to hit an apartment about 100 meters from the Iranian Embassy. There was no immediate word on casualties.
Israel has continued to launch attacks on Lebanon after the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah — the most powerful leader in Tehran’s “Axis of Resistance” against Israel and U.S. interests in the Middle East — one of the heaviest blows in decades to both Hezbollah and Iran.