ISRAEL DECLARES HIGH DEFENSIVE ALERT AS HOME FRONT PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE IRAN WAR; MAJOR U.S. AIRPOWER SURGE AND IRAN MISSILE TEST NOTICE SIGNAL REGIONAL ESCALATION RISK
Home Front Command instructed to prepare for imminent war: Israeli Channel 12 reports the Israeli Home Front Command has been ordered to prepare for a potentially imminent conflict and that a high defensive alert has been declared.
Israeli assessments point to possible near-term escalation with Iran: Israeli officials assess the “zero hour” may be just days away. N12 reports multiple indicators, some undisclosed, pointing to potentially imminent escalation against Iran.
Ynet cites Hezbollah involvement warning during Iran FM Lebanon visit: According to Ynet, Iran’s foreign minister signaled during a recent visit to Lebanon that Hezbollah would not stay out of a potential new conflict. The report suggests the group could become involved if tensions escalate into open war.
U.S. White House reiterates preference for diplomacy but warns Iran: A White House spokeswoman said, “There are many reasons to attack Iran. President Trump has always made it clear that diplomacy is his preferred option, and Iran would be wise to make a deal.”
Jerusalem Municipality distributing emergency preparedness guidance: The Jerusalem Municipality will provide residents with a detailed information booklet outlining emergency procedures and life-saving guidance, along with a full list of available bomb shelters.
Large U.S. airpower concentration reported in past 48 hours: One of the largest U.S. deployments of military hardware and airpower to the Middle East since 9/11 has been reported. The concentration over the past 48 hours includes 48 F-16 aircraft, 12 F-22 aircraft, 18 F-35 aircraft, 6 E-3G Sentry AWACS aircraft, about 40 refueling planes, and at least one RC-135V Rivet Joint strategic intelligence aircraft.
USS Gerald R. Ford spotted off Morocco ahead of arrival: The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) has been spotted off the coast of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Iran issues NOTAM warning of missile tests or live-fire activity: Iran has issued a NOTAM warning pilots and airlines of planned ballistic missile tests or live-fire activity affecting airspace over parts of the Gulf of Oman and nearby regions.
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