The United States is currently on high alert and actively preparing for a possible 'significant' attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region. This heightened state of readiness comes in response to Monday's Israeli strike in Damascus that resulted in the deaths of top Iranian commanders.
According to a senior administration official, senior US officials believe that an attack by Iran is 'inevitable.' This view is also shared by Israeli counterparts, leading both governments to take proactive measures to prepare for potential threats.
US and Israeli officials are working together to position themselves ahead of any potential attack, as they anticipate that Iran's response could manifest in various forms. Both US and Israeli assets and personnel are considered to be at risk of being targeted in the event of an Iranian strike.
The anticipation of a forthcoming Iranian attack was a key topic of discussion during a recent phone call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As of the latest update, neither government has specific information on the timing or method of Iran's planned retaliation.
One of the worst-case scenarios that the Biden administration is preparing for is a direct strike on Israel by Iran. Such an event could lead to a rapid escalation of tensions in the already volatile Middle East region. There is concern that a strike on Israel could potentially expand the current Israel-Hamas conflict into a broader, regional conflict – a situation that President Biden has been striving to prevent.
