Iran has reportedly readied more than 100 cruise missiles as part of an 'imminent' strike on Israel after the US moved more forces into the Middle East over fears an attack could spark a full-scale war.
Military officials briefed on the matter told both ABC News and CNN that the US has observed Iran readying at least 100 cruise missiles, indicating they could be ready to attack.
ABC also reported that a large number of drones that could be used in an attack on Israel have also been readied by the nation.
Pentagon officials said the US would beef up its presence in the region and the USS Dwight Eisenhower would be sent into the Red Sea in a warning to Tehran.
Iran has publicly threatened to hit back at Israel over an attack in Syria last week, which Tehran say was an Israeli airstrike on a Iranian diplomatic building in Damascus.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed retribution in the wake of the Damascus attack, for which Tel-Aviv has yet to take responsibility.
US Defense officials on Friday said they are moving 'additional assets to the area', hours after the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem locked down it's staff.
The USS Dwight Eisenhower would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran.
President Biden said on Friday that he expected Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later' and that his message to Tehran was 'don't'.
'We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel and help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed,'…
'And they never did.'
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Do you believe violence is a justified response to international conflicts?
@9LJJYQK2yrs2Y
No. I think that an international vote by world leaders should be demonstrated to decide which side should get what they want.
@9LJJJSH2yrs2Y
I think if its to protect your own people and country, you should do whatever it takes to do that. People are dependent on you and counting on you to protect them.
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Is it right for a country to retaliate when they feel wronged by another nation?
@9LJJLHXProgressive2yrs2Y
violence should not be tolerated, Any country that commits an act of terror whether in retaliation or as an act of revenge should be subject to a fair International enquiry at the ICC. this includes the US and Israel
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