The White House has warned that Iran or its proxies are “increasingly likely” to attack Israel in the coming days, following recent high-profile strikes including the assassination of Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh and an airstrike on Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.
Israel’s military is on high alert, with increased patrols and strikes in Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are prepared for both offense and defense amid escalating tensions.
Global leaders, including US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, have called for Iran to de-escalate. The US has reinforced its regional presence with the USS Georgia submarine and additional military assets.
Ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt and Qatar are set to resume on Thursday, but may face delays if an attack occurs.
