Report: US warns Israel of imminent possibility of renewed Iran fighting
US Central Command reportedly warns Israeli military officials to prepare for renewed fighting with Iran as Washington reinforces its regional forces.
US Central Command (Centcom) has denied Israeli reports suggesting preparations for a renewed war on Iran, according to a Middle East Eye report. A Centcom official told Anadolu Agency that there have been no updates on the US force posture in the Middle East, dismissing the claims as mere speculation. Earlier, Israeli public broadcaster KAN cited a Centcom official as stating that the US had urged Israel to prepare for possible military operations against Iran, with messages sent to Israeli military representatives in the US and Gulf countries through security channels.
KAN also claimed that the US had deployed around 200 aerial refuelling aircraft across the region and Europe.
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