JERUSALEM, Israel – From Tehran to Tel Aviv, the Middle East is anticipating an attack on Israel by Iran and its proxies. It’s expected Israel’s response will be much bigger than it has been in the past.
U.S. Centcom Commander General Michael Kurilla met in Tel Aviv on Monday with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Kurilla came to oversee the coalition to defend Israel from the expected attack from Iran and its proxies.
Meanwhile, in Tehran, Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, met with President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran’s president described Russia as one of its “key and strategic allies,” and said improving relations with Russia is among Iran’s top foreign policy priorities.
He also warned Israel would receive a response to the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani also blamed the U.S. for supporting Israel’s war against Hamas. He stated, “Moreover, the U.S. should not provide Israel with arms or weapons of mass destruction. We believe that had it not been for the U.S. government’s assistance, Israel would have never taken such a risk.”
Iranian-backed militias attacked the U.S. al-Asad Airbase in Iraq on Monday. Several military personnel were wounded in the attack. The strike
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