The tension between the US, Israel, and Iran has reached a critical point as the US is on high alert and actively preparing for a potential attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region. This comes in response to Monday’s Israeli strike in Damascus that killed several top Iranian commanders.
Senior US officials believe that an attack by Iran is “inevitable” and are working closely with Israeli counterparts to anticipate and prepare for the potential threats. President Joe Biden discussed the forthcoming Iranian attack with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a recent phone call.
The US and Israel are uncertain about the timing and method of Iran’s planned retaliation, but they are bracing for the worst-case scenario of a direct strike on Israel, which could escalate the situation in the Middle East into a broader regional conflict.
Iran has vowed to take revenge for the Israeli airstrike on its embassy complex in Syria, which resulted in the deaths of top Iranian commanders. The US has made it clear that it was not involved in the strike and has warned Iran against targeting American assets.
As tensions continue to rise, the US State Department has issued a warning to Iran not to use the Israeli strike as a pretext to attack US personnel and facilities. The situation remains volatile, with both sides preparing for potential conflict in the coming days.