US Says Iran Preparing to Hit Israel With Ballistic Missiles
- Possible strike follows Israeli troops pushing into Lebanon
- US official says Iran may launch attack in next 12 hours
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The US has indications that Iran is preparing to launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel in the next 12 hours, according to a senior White House official.
The US is actively supporting preparations to defend Israel against the possible strike, which would carry severe consequences for Iran, said the official, who asked not to be identified. Israeli state-run Kan News reported that preparations are being made for a “wide scale” Iranian attack on security facilities, which may also damage civilian targets.