Recent reports from a U.S. official have indicated that Iran has been on high alert, ready to launch an attack on Israel within a short timeframe of 12 to 24 hours since early August. This readiness follows the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.
According to the official, there has been noticeable movement of missiles within Iran in preparation for what is now considered an 'imminent' attack. This movement intensified in the days following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, Lebanon, by an Israeli airstrike.
The U.S. official highlighted that Iran's potential attack could resemble a previous incident in April, where over 300 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones were deployed against Israel. However, the exact scale and scope of the anticipated attack remain uncertain at this time.
It has been suggested by U.S. officials that Iran might launch the attack as early as this afternoon, raising concerns about the escalating tensions in the region.
