An official from the White House stated on Tuesday that Iran is getting ready to launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel. Speaking under anonymity to discuss a private matter, the official stated that the US is “actively supporting” Israel’s “defensive preparations.” “Iran will suffer grave consequences if it launches a direct military attack against Israel.” An Israeli security official stated that Israeli troops entered southern Lebanon to “remove threats and to deal with Hezbollah strongholds,” which prompted the strike warning. Under the ground rules of a briefing, the official, who spoke under anonymity, stated that Israeli troops are conducting “limited and localized targeted raids” that are easily accessible by foot from the border.
