Israel raises alert amid reports of possible U.S. strikes on Iran
Israel has placed its defence forces on heightened readiness as U.S. President Donald Trump signals possible attacks on Iranian infrastructure, prompting concerns of Iranian retaliation.
Israel’s defence forces have been placed on heightened alert after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump may order strikes on Iranian infrastructure and energy facilities. The Home Front Command has not issued new public instructions, and Israeli officials have declined to comment on the matter.
Iranian negotiator Seyed Mohammad Marandi warned Gulf states on the social-media platform X that they should prepare for "immediate evacuation" if attacks on Iran’s civilian infrastructure occur, adding that such strikes could also affect Israel and possibly Jordan.
Trump posted a series of messages on his platform Saturday evening, highlighting the sinking of Iranian vessels under his administration, comparing his record with those of former presidents, and noting the decline of Iran’s currency. He also shared images of fighter jets.
Israel’s Transportation Ministry said Ben Gurion Airport continues to operate normally and that any changes to flight schedules would be communicated to the public. CBS reported, citing sources, that the United States and Israel were preparing a major bombing operation against Iran for the weekend, but an Israeli official later told the network that Israel had not received a request to join such operations.
U.S. embassies across the region have issued security warnings urging American citizens to leave or prepare to depart if the situation escalates, and the State Department issued a broader advisory for Americans throughout the Middle East.