Iran is preparing to launch ballistic missiles against Israel in retaliation for the attacks on the terror group Hezbollah and the death of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, United States intelligence indicates.
The White House is preparing to aid Israel’s defense against an expected Iranian attack, according to Axios. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), said that the United States warned Israel of an imminent attack, according to The New York Times.
“We are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack. A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran,” a White House official said, according to Axios.
The U.S. Embassy in Israel told its employees to go home on Tuesday and prepare to enter bomb shelters, according to the Times. It is the first time in months that…