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The U.S. government believes Iran is “preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel,” a U.S. official stated on Tuesday.
“The United States has information indicating that Iran is preparing to imminently launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel. We are actively supporting Israel’s defensive preparations. Any direct military action from Iran against Israel will result in serious consequences for Iran,” a senior White House official said in a statement.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have sharply escalated in recent weeks, as Israel has intensified its operations against Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon.
On Monday, Israel launched a ground operation in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah positions.
Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee confirmed that elements of Israel’s 98th Division, including commando, paratrooper, and armored units, had begun “targeted, specific activities” in southern Lebanon.
He added that these forces had been preparing for the operation for weeks, sharing a video on social media showing Israeli troops operating at night ahead of the offensive.
