Israel places military on highest alert amid fears of US strike on Iran
Israel’s armed forces have moved to their maximum state of readiness as officials say U.S. President Donald Trump is close to ordering a large‑scale attack on Iran. Israeli leaders warn that Tehran could respond with ballistic missiles, potentially targeting Israeli energy infrastructure such as the Leviathan and Tamar gas fields.
The United States has issued travel warnings for citizens in the region, urging heightened vigilance and the possibility of flight cancellations. Despite the heightened alert, Israeli airports, including Ben Gurion, continue to operate normally and no official Israeli statement confirming the alert level has been released.
Israeli officials also note that President Trump appears angry and frustrated, viewing diplomatic negotiations as a delay tactic, while the exact size and timing of any U.S. strike remain undecided.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu · Donald Trump · Iran · Islamic Republic of Iran · Israel · Leviathan gas field · State of Israel · Tamar gas field · United States
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Israeli airports, including Ben Gurion, continue normal operations with no flight cancellations reported. (Israeli media reports)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United States issued travel warnings advising citizens in the region to stay vigilant and consider flight cancellations. (U.S. State Department)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Israel expects Iran could launch ballistic missiles at Israel in response to a U.S. strike. (Israeli officials)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Potential Iranian retaliation could target Israel’s Leviathan and Tamar natural gas fields. (Fars News Agency (cited by Israeli media))
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Israeli officials say President Trump is angry and frustrated, viewing negotiations as a stalling tactic. (Israeli officials)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Israel’s military has moved to its highest state of readiness. (Israeli military officials)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Israeli officials say President Donald Trump is close to ordering a large‑scale attack on Iran. (Israeli officials)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No official Israeli statement has been released confirming the heightened alert level. (Israeli media)