Jerusalem: Israel is preparing for potential US intervention in Iran as massive anti-government protests continue, with reports of 116 protesters killed.
According to Thai News Agency, sources have indicated that Israel is on high alert amid the possibility of US military involvement in Iran. Over the weekend, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss this potential scenario. While no further details were disclosed, Israel remains vigilant.
The situation follows an interview with Prime Minister Netanyahu published by The Economist, where he warned of serious consequences for Iran should it attack Israel and urged careful consideration of the ongoing protests in Iran. This suggests that Israel is currently refraining from direct intervention in Iran.
In related developments, The Independent reported that US President Donald Trump received a briefing on possible military options against Iran aimed at curbing Iran's use of force against the protesters. Trump has signaled support for the protesters through social media, emphasizing US readiness to assist if necessary.
Meanwhile, tensions have escalated as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the arrest of a foreign national suspected of espionage for Israel. Iranian authorities have accused the US and Israel of fueling the unrest, as state media reported the detention of approximately 100 armed rioters. Human rights groups have documented 116 fatalities since the protests began on December 28, 2015, sparked by economic grievances and calls for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to resign. International support for the Iranian protesters has been growing.