Israel preparing for possible green light from USA to strike ballistic missile targets Iran.
Israeli state television reported this on Wednesday. KAN.
According to a source who spoke on the TV channel, the final decision was made by the US President Donald Trump not accepted yet.
If the operation is approved, it could take place in the near future, which is in line with the general assessment of the current situation in the region.
Growing US military presence
The reports come amid a growing American military presence in the Middle East. Fighter aircraft, long-range radar detection and aerial refueling aircraft are being deployed to the region.
The aircraft carrier is expected USS Gerald R. Ford will arrive in the eastern Mediterranean off the coast of Israel by the end of the week.
KAN also reported that the United States will notify Israel several days before a possible attack on Iran. At the same time, the option of a joint operation between the two countries is not excluded.
According to Israeli sources, the United States does not intend to take actions that could take Israel by surprise.
Preparing for possible escalation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered to bring Israeli Armed Forces in a state of readiness for a possible military clash with Iran. The country’s security services are reported to be on high alert.
There were no official statements about the start of the military operation at the time of publication.
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