An American official tells Al Arabiya that the current US strikes on Iran are defensive in nature, but the military is preparing for a possible shift to offensive operations and remains on standby. The statement, reported early Thursday, comes amid ongoing US military operations against Iranian targets.
An American official told Al Arabiya that the current US strikes on Iran are defensive in nature, but the military may transition to offensive plans and is on standby. The statement, reported by Telegram channels early Thursday, comes hours after The Zioneer reported, citing an Israeli source, that the US informed Israel of powerful strikes on Iran tonight. The rapidly evolving situation follows days of sustained US operations against Iranian air defenses and command infrastructure, as well as statements from President Trump that the US military is on alert regarding Iran. The official's comments leave open the possibility of a broader escalation, while framing the current operations as a limited defensive response.
3 developments
- DevelopingAnalyst: After US response, ball now in Iran's court
- StrongThe Zioneer: US strikes on Iran have ended; earlier explosions were sonic booms from American bombers
- DevelopingOpinion: US overnight strikes on Iran limited to IRGC military assets, analyst assesses
- DevelopingUS strikes Iranian targets in retaliation for tanker attack, report says
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