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Iran Throws Down The Gauntlet: If US 'Interferes' in Retaliation On Israel, US Bases Are Next

Iran Throws Down The Gauntlet: If US 'Interferes' in Retaliation On Israel, US Bases Are Next

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(Chaz Anon) In a twist that reads more like a plot from a high-stakes geopolitical thriller than a typical Friday news dump, US intelligence has been flirting with the ominous prediction that Iran might unleash its fury on Israeli turf within a blink—or let's say, 24 to 48 hours.

Cue the dramatic entrance of a top US general, none other than CENTCOM's head honcho, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, who decided this was the perfect moment for a cameo at a central Israeli airbase. The rendezvous, reported by Times of Israel's military beat maestro Emanuel Fabian, wasn't your ordinary meet-and-greet. No, this was a pow-wow with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at Hatzor Airbase, a spot that could very well be in the crosshairs if things go south.

The pow-wow's menu? A hearty discussion on "readiness for an Iranian attack against the State of Israel, which may lead to regional escalation," per the official press release from Gallant's camp. With the specter of "bombs away" looming over their heads, you've got to wonder—what's the calculus behind America's top brass in the region deciding to chill at Ground Zero? Is this a bold statement of solidarity, or does it flirt dangerously close to the line of strategic faux pas? In the high-stakes game of international saber-rattling, it seems America's military elite prefer to play their hand sitting at the table, even if that table might soon be flipped by the tremors of conflict.

"Our enemies think that they can pull apart Israel and the United States, but the opposite is true, they are bringing us together and strengthening our ties. We stand shoulder to shoulder," Gallant's statement continued.

"I am certain that the world sees the true face of Iran, the terrorist body that incites terror attacks across the Middle East, and funds Hamas, Hezbollah, and additional forces [proxies], and now also threatens the State of Israel," the Israeli defense chief added. "We are prepared to defend ourselves on the ground and in the air, in close cooperation with our partners, and we will know how to respond."

It goes without saying that if top US military officials are currently on the ground and find themselves in the attack path when Iranian missiles are launched, it could be a direct trigger for massive regional war, given Washington wouldn't hesitate to respond in a big way against Tehran in that scenario.

Iran is expected to attack Israel by week's end, or at least within the coming days. However, the degree of telegraphing has almost taken the teeth out of the threat and what Iran hopes to accomplish in its retaliation.

"Iran is calibrating its plans for a major retaliatory strike against Israel to send a message — but not spark a regional war that compels Washington to respond, the U.S. assesses," Politico reports of what's expected. "Biden administration officials judge that Iran is planning a larger-than-usual aerial attack on Israel in the coming days, one that will likely feature a mix of missiles and drone strikes, said two U.S. officials who were granted anonymity to detail sensitive intelligence assessments."

The Pentagon has apparently moved naval assets closer to Israel in expectation of Iranian strikes (or else major attacks from their proxies like Hezbollah or the Houthis), including the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier which is patrolling the Red Sea. Israel's Channel 14 also reports, "The US military deployed a missile ship with advanced defense capabilities near the shores of Israel."

The US has said it is ready to coordinate a response with Israel if it is hit; however, the defense consensus is that Iran is unlikely to send missiles and drones directly from its soil. CBS has newly cited two US officials who say that "a major Iranian attack against Israel was expected as soon as Friday, possibly to include more than 100 drones and dozens of missiles aimed at military targets inside the country."

But so far the past days have been a constant avalanche of speculation as an attack remains 'imminent'. The US State Department is taking action, issuing a security warning to all government employees and their families for the US Embassy in Jerusalem. Travel restrictions have been placed on their movements, after the embassy has been on edge ever since Israel's unprecedented April 1st attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

"Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. government employees and their family members are restricted from personal travel outside the greater Tel Aviv, … Jerusalem, and Be’er Sheva areas until further notice,” US Embassy security alert, issued Thursday says.

"The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness as security incidents often take place without warning," the alert continued. "The security environment remains complex and can change quickly depending on the political situation and recent events."

Several other countries have issued travel warnings to their citizens, while bracing for a possible bigger war in the Middle East, including Russia and India of late. The UK and France have reportedly called on their citizens to leave immediately, citing an inevitable attack from Iran.

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