The US is urgently moving additional reinforcements to the Middle East as information from Western intelligence services speaks of a "very dangerous - and radically different compared to the one in April - Iranian attack which will take place in 3 stages with the main target being Jerusalem ".
For this reason, the US moved to the Middle East an F-22 Raptor Squadron from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, and an F/A-18 Squadron from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.
The US is concerned about both the scope and depth of the Iranian attack and Israel's response. They do not even rule out a possible Israeli deterrent strike.
"The US is concerned about possible pre-emptive action by Israel. They even asked Jerusalem for early notification if the Israelis strike first," Israeli media outlet WallaNews reported.
Characteristically, Defense Secretary Gallant told Israeli pilots and Air Force forces to prepare for the unexpected, to be ready for action at short notice.
U.S. Air Force F-22 “Raptor” Stealth Fighters arrived at RAF Lakenheath earlier today from Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, for their Deployment to the Middle East because of ongoing Tensions between Israel and Iran.
NEW: In addition to the F-22 squadron arriving in the coming days, DOD also yesterday moved an F/A-18 squadron from the carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt to a regional partner base, per DOD official.
Both to help defend Israel and U.S. assets ahead of expected Iranian attack
The US has detected Iranian preparations for a possible military response to Israel, according to two US officials with knowledge of the Secret Service reports.
US intelligence officials observed the Iranian Armed Forces conducting military exercises as well as moving ballistic missiles and missile-armed launchers around the country, indicating preparations for an attack on Israel.
Iran's Aviation Organization issued a new NOTAM today to warn pilots and aviation authorities of live-fire drills in western Iran on August 7 and 8,setting the danger zone at an altitude of 12,000 feet.
Three U.S. officials said that during the White House situation room briefing with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, members of the President's National Security Team said there are still several variables of an Iranian retaliatory strike against Israel that are still unknown including the time and extent of the attack.
Intelligence officials expect three waves of attacks, one from Hezbollah, then one from Iran and one from other Iran-backed groups. They note that it is not known which attack will come first.
US officials told the Wall Street Journal they are concerned that Iran has "learned" from its last attack on Israel and that the upcoming attack could be drastically different from what we saw in April .
Estimates in Israel: Hezbollah will attack first before Iran, the warning will be short. Israel is at peak readiness and has already announced that it will react harshly to any attack on its territory.
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