Israel ‘Fully Ready’ for Strike on Iran; US Evacuates Embassies in Arab Countries

 

U.S. officials say they have been informed that Israel is now “fully ready” to launch a military operation against Iran, prompting precautionary measures across the region, including the evacuation of American diplomatic personnel.

According to CBS News, the assessment was a key factor in the State Department’s decision to order the departure of non-essential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the U.S. Consulate in Erbil. Dependents of American military personnel are also being withdrawn from parts of the Middle East amid heightened concerns over possible Iranian retaliation.

Officials warned that if Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities, Tehran may respond by targeting U.S. military bases and assets across the region.

*BREAKING:* Iranian media report that, for the first time, Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense systems have been activated in Iran. They appear to have been deployed around nuclear facilities involved in uranium enrichment.

Here’s what just went down — and it’s very interesting:

1. UK Maritime Trade issued a rare warning about rising tensions in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman, citing potential military escalation that could directly affect shipping.

2. The US Embassy in Iraq is…

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