U.S. expects imminent Iranian attack against Israel
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – U.S. National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday that the U.S. expects an Iranian attack against Israel this week.
Kirby added that the U.S. has to be “prepared for what could be a significant set of attacks.”
He pointed out that “it is difficult to ascertain at this particular time if there’s an attack by Iran or its proxies what it could look like.”
The statement came as tension surges in the Middle East region after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Hamas, in Tehran, with the potential for more attacks from Iranian-backed militias.
Iran threatened to avenge against Israel, whom they blame for Haniyeh’s killing. Israel has not taken responsibility for the killing.
A drone attack on Aug. 9 injured several American and Coalition personnel in Kharab al-Jir base near the town of Rmelan in Northeast Syria. The Pentagon attributed the attack to Iranian-backed militias.
Haniyeh’s assassination, along with the assassination of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr by an Israeli strike in Beirut, has raised concerns about the conflict in Gaza escalating into a broader Middle East war.