Israel raises alert level as Trump warns of possible Iran strike

WASHINGTON, United States — JERUSEMALEM — Israel has raised its security alert to the highest level amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, the Hebrew-language daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported. Senior officials cited by the paper said current assessments indicate that the US-Iran standoff is unlikely to escalate into a full-scale war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held consultations with security officials to discuss developments related to Iran, according to the report. The heightened state of readiness comes as US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington could launch a major strike against Iran and that fresh air operations could take place that night. Israeli officials said early warning systems have been activated in response to recent military activity in the region and potential operational scenarios. No further details on specific deployments or coordination with US forces were immediately provided.