Iran Threatens Retaliation After Military Commander's Visit to Israel
US and Israel on High Alert for Potential Attack
Increased Tensions in Middle East Fueled by Gaza War
A high-ranking military commander from the United States traveled to Israel on Thursday, officials said, amid heightened concerns that Iran is planning a retaliatory strike following the killing of several senior Iranian officials. The US and Israel are reportedly on high alert, fearing that an attack by Iran or its proxies could escalate tensions in the region, which are already at a boiling point due to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Iran has vowed revenge against Israel for the killings, which it has blamed on Israeli airstrikes. A day after criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza conflict, US President Joe Biden has reaffirmed America's "ironclad commitment" to Israel's security. The escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have raised fears of a wider regional war in the Middle East, potentially involving other countries.
The proxy conflict between Iran and Israel, known as the Iran-Israel proxy war, has been ongoing for several years. In the recent conflict in the Gaza Strip, Iran has allegedly provided support to Palestinian militant groups, further fueling tensions with Israel. The commander's visit to Israel is seen by analysts as a sign of the US's continued commitment to supporting its ally in the face of potential threats from Iran.
The US and Israel have been working closely to counter Iran's influence in the region, particularly in Syria and Lebanon. Iran, on the other hand, views Israel as an existential threat and has vowed to continue supporting its allies in the region. The potential for a direct confrontation between Iran and Israel remains high, and the commander's visit to Israel is likely to further escalate tensions.
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