The Iran It may launch attacks on the US forces in the Middle East within the next 48 hours, further escalating conflict in the area after the air raids USA in Iranian nuclear facilities last weekend.
While the Trump government is continuing diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict, two US officials, speaking to Reuters, said they said that Information Services estimates show immediate ‘reply’ within the next one or two days.
Tehran has vowed to defend itself after the US hit in multiple targets, including its nuclear infrastructure, in a move that Washington described as a preventive to prevent an “unacceptable escalation” in the area. The blows have caused fears of a wider military conflict between long -term opponents.
US President Donald Trump, who approved the mission named Midnight Hammer business, warned that any Iranian retaliation would be treated with “A power much greater than that used in the US weekend attacks.”
In preventive movements, General Dan Caine, President of the Army General Staff, He said the US military has increased the measures to protect its troops in the region, including those parked in Iraq and Syria.
The US holds about 40,000 soldiers all over the Middle East, Many of which handle high -value assets, such as air defense systems, fighter aircraft and warships – all of which could be vulnerable in the event of a coordinated Iranian blow.
Last week, the Pentagon began to reinstall some of these assets to reduce the report. Among the moves was the removal of aircraft from the extensive Air UDEID air base in Qatar, which houses about 10,000 Americans and acts as a strategic hub for businesses across the area.
In spite of her vows of retaliation, Tehran has so far avoided attacking US positions Or attempt to close the straits of the hormone, a vital waterway through which it passes about a quarter of world oil transport.
ABD al-Rhim Mousavi, leader of the Iranian Armed Forces Staff, said that The country will properly respond to the US attack.
“Regardless of the damage caused to the three nuclear facilities, we will respond to the US simply because they attacked our country,” Mousavi said.
WSJ: Israelis intend to terminate business against Iran
Israel continues to hit goals in Iran, but seeks to complete the war soonaccording to the Wall Street Journal, citing Israeli and Arab officials.
Among the Iranian targets of Israel were a prison where political prisoners and opponents of the regime and entry points were held in Fordo’s complex.
Israel believes it is close to the military target of the Rising Lion operation, neutralizing the “nuclear and ballistic threat” for Israel. Arab officials told the WSJ that the US has told their Arab partners to inform Iran that the Israeli business is expected to be completed immediately. However, according to officials, in Iran, they feel that they should respond to the US attack.
An Israeli official allegedly told Times of Israel yesterday (22.06.2025) that Tel Aviv is willing to stop bombing if Iran agrees to stop his nuclear program.
“It depends on Iran, not on us,” the official allegedly said. “We are satisfied with stopping now. If there is an agreement, Israel will be satisfied with the result. ”