Reuters, citing three Israeli sources, reported that Israel has placed its forces on high alert. This comes amid the largest wave of anti-government protests in Iran in years, and growing indications of a possible US military intervention.
Trump’s warnings and escalating tensions
These moves come after a series of threats issued by US President Donald Trump in recent days, in which he warned Iranian leaders against using force to suppress protesters. In a notable statement on Saturday, Trump asserted that the United States was “ready to help.” This statement has fueled speculation about potential US intervention plans.
Ambiguity surrounds the nature of the “maximum alert”
Despite confirmation from Israeli sources involved in high-level security consultations over the weekend that the state of alert had been raised, they did not disclose the procedural details of this decision or its practical implications on the ground. This tension comes at a time when the region is still reeling from the aftermath of the 12-day military confrontation between Israel and Iran last June.
High-level Israeli-American coordination
On the diplomatic front, an informed Israeli source revealed that a phone call took place on Saturday between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The two discussed the possibility of US intervention in the Iranian issue. A US administration official confirmed the contact between Rubio and Netanyahu but declined to provide details about the topics discussed.
Military analysts are closely monitoring movements on Israel’s northern border and aerial activity in the region. This is in anticipation of any sudden security deterioration that could result from an escalation of the situation inside Iran.
