Washington officials expect Iran to attack Israel in retaliation to a strike on its embassy in Syria - as the US says it will not be drawn into any wider war and Tehran suggests its response will be non-escalatory. Listen to our latest podcast on how tensions are rising in the region.
Israeli officials have met a US CENTCOM commander today to discuss the military's readiness for 'defensive and offensive operations'. Israel's defence minister Yoav Gallant met General Michael Erik Kurilla at Hatzor airbase this afternoon. 'We are prepared in defence, also on the ground, also in the air, we are in close cooperation with neighbours and friends in order to prevent a harm to Israel, and we will know how to respond,' said Mr Gallant following the meeting.
In a post on X, the Israel Defence Forces said the pair 'completed a comprehensive situational assessment with IDF officials on the IDF’s readiness for defensive and offensive operations in all scenarios'. 'The IDF continues to monitor closely what is happening in Iran and different arenas, constantly preparing to deal with existing and potential threats in coordination with the United States Armed Forces,' Lt Gen Halevi said.
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