US prepared for possible significant attacks in Middle East by Iran: White House
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said that the U.S. has made preparations for potential major assaults by Iran or its allies in the Middle East, possibly happening this week.
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- Published Date: 09:13 | 12 August 2024
- Modified Date: 09:13 | 12 August 2024
The U.S. has prepared for what could be significant attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East as soon as this week, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday.
Kirby told reporters that the U.S. had increased its regional force posture in recent days and shared Israel's concerns about a possible Iranian-backed attack after Iran and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas accused Israel of carrying out the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran last month.
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