The White House is convinced that Iran is preparing to attack Israel in response to the murder of political leader Hamas Ismail Hania, which happened in Tehran early this week. According to AXIOS information provided by three unnamed US officials, Iran can attack by analogy with a previous operation on April 13, but on a larger scale. In addition, the Lebanese group "Hezbolla", whose leader, Hassan Nasrallala, also promised to retaliate for the elimination of Hana, may join the possible actions.
Baiden's administration is concerned about increasing tension in the region. The White House is afraid that it could be more difficult to mobilize an international and regional coalition that previously defended Israel from Iranian attacks. The murder of Hani happened against the backdrop of war between Israel and Hamas, which led to aggravation of anti -Israeli sentiment in many countries.
The previous attack of Iran, which took place in April, became a response to the Israeli Air Force on the Iranian facility in Damascus, which resulted in the died of high -ranking Iranian general. Then several Arab countries, including Jordan and Saudi Arabia, supported, helping to knock down Iranian and Hussite drones or allowing the US and Israel to use their airspace to intercept threats.
The US intelligence has received clear signals about Iran's preparation to response to Khania's murder. According to two US officials, Iran and his allies may take several days to coordinate and prepare the attack on Israel. In response, the Pentagon and the Central Command of the United States take preparatory measures similar to the fact that they were conducted on the eve of the April attack. They include the US military forces in the Persian Gulf, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Red Sea.
It is expected to be difficult in the coming days, one of US officials said. Israeli intelligence suggests that Iran can carry out a large -scale rocket attack on Israel.
The spokesman of the tacha Daniel Hagari at a press briefing said on Thursday that Israel's international partners have increased their strength in the region to assist in reflecting a possible attack.
Against the background of tension, several US and international airlines, including United, Delta, Lufthansa and Swiss, have announced the suspension of flights to and from Israel.
