Iran is reportedly preparing to launch an imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to a senior U.S. official. The White House has issued a warning to Tehran, emphasizing that any direct attack on Israel will result in severe consequences for Iran. “We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel,” said the official, adding that the situation is being closely monitored.
The alert comes after escalating tensions in the region, with Iran vowing retaliation for recent Israeli assassinations, including the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. The missile strike is expected to happen within hours, as U.S. and Israeli officials express concern over the potential for Iran to get directly involved in the conflict following Israel’s ground invasion of southern Lebanon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened urgent security consultations, stating, “We are in the midst of a campaign against Iran’s axis of evil. We must stand together in the challenging days ahead.” The Israeli military, in coordination with U.S. forces, has bolstered its air defenses, with Israeli Air Force jets patrolling the skies in anticipation of the potential missile attack.
Iran has yet to formally respond to the assassination of Nasrallah, but its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that Israel would “regret its actions.” The situation remains tense, with officials in both Israel and the U.S. bracing for the next developments.
