Iran Readies Over 100 Cruise Missiles for Possible Strike Against Israel: US Officials
Multiple European airlines have canceled all flights to and from Iran, and flight trackers also indicate that skies above Israel are clear of civilian aviation.
Speculation is at a frenzy over the ‘when & where’ of the coming Iranian retaliation attack. “Anonymous US officials” have been feeding alarming headlines to media outlets all day – and among them the following:
Iran has readied a large number of missiles for a possible strike, according to three U.S. officials. Two of the officials said that Iran has readied more than 100 cruise missiles for a possible strike. Iran has also readied a sizeable number of drones that could be used in an attack on Israel, according to one official.
The officials said that Iran has been readying the missiles and drones over the last week.
The Pentagon has continued to move US naval assets closer to Israel, in apparent preparation to assist in repelling any potential attack.
Some have speculated that Hezbollah’s stepped up attacks on northern Israel in the last hours are meant as a prelude to bigger Iranian attack.
BREAKING🚨 A second Hezbollah voley of missiles is on its way depleting the iron dome.
— Syrian Girl 🇸🇾 (@Partisangirl) April 12, 2024
Just as I predicted hours ago, the Iron Dome is being overwhelmed in preparation for Iran’s retaliation. https://t.co/nkLrAGSVlf pic.twitter.com/qVTatpeskp
Israeli hospitals have been put on a high state of alert by the home command, awaiting an ‘imminent’ Iranian retaliation attack. Iran has also reportedly put the United States on notice…
Three U.S. Officials told, Iran has sent a message to the U.S. through several Arab countries, that if they interfere in Iran’s response against Israel, U.S. bases in the region will be struck.
Meanwhile, Russia just chose quite the wrong moment to conduct a test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile from its Kapustin Yar airbase in southern Russia. The rocket was reportedly seen soaring high in the atmosphere from parts of northern Iraq and Iran, triggering concerns it was Iran beginning its attack.
Below are some breaking headlines:
- ALERT US sends reinforcements to Middle East amid fears of Iran attack: official
- A large number of Iron Dome missiles were launched in the Upper Galilee after a salvo of 50 missiles was launched from Lebanon
- Israel’s Channel 12 reports Home Front Command has sent hospitals a message in the last hour asking hospital managers to ensure staff availability.
- The White House has Confirmed a change in U.S. Force and Alert Posture across the Middle East, but has Refused to go into further details.
Some additional reports that this may have been a Russian launch. https://t.co/rjqGWxh7RJ
— Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) April 12, 2024
Hezbollah appears to have ramped up its missile salvos over northern Israel:
⚡️View over the Galilee now pic.twitter.com/XkZuK28wWa
— War Monitor (@WarMonitors) April 12, 2024
There are also new reports that the US Navy has parked an advanced missile ship just off Israel’s coast, readying to assist with a possible response.
Channel 14 in Israel is reporting that an “Advanced Missile Ship” with the U.S. Navy, likely an Arleigh Burke-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer, has arrived off the Coast of Israel to assist with the Interception of Missiles and Drones launched by Iranian and/or Iranian-Backed Proxy… pic.twitter.com/hDuxYDEY3T
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 12, 2024
