Complete U.S. Readiness for Confrontation with Islamic Republic Threats

An American official said on Friday, April 6, that the United States is fully prepared for a potential attack by the Islamic Republic on Israeli or American interests in the region. According to Reuters, the unnamed official confirmed a CNN report that the Islamic Republic is preparing a large number of Shahed drones and cruise missiles for an attack on Israeli positions, stating that the United States is monitoring the situation closely. The report adds that the timing and target of a potential Iranian attack on Israeli interests are still unclear, but it may occur by the end of Ramadan and could originate from Iraq, Syria, or Iran, targeting an Israeli diplomatic center in the region. In an attack attributed to Israel on Monday, April 1, at the Islamic Republic's consulate building in Damascus, at least six commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including Mohammad Reza Zahedi, commander of the Quds Force in Syria and Lebanon, were killed. Joe Biden, the U.S. President, spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, April 5, about the Iranian threat. A senior Biden administration official stated, 'Our teams have been in regular and ongoing contact with Israel since then. The United States firmly supports Israel's right to defend itself against threats from the Iranian regime.' Meanwhile, the American news website Axios reported, citing Israeli officials, that Israel has informed the United States that if the Islamic Republic seeks to retaliate for the April 1 attack on its consulate in Damascus, it will face a severe response from Israel. According to this report, Israel has warned that a potential and direct attack from the Islamic Republic would escalate ongoing conflicts in the region. Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a meeting of Israel's security cabinet on Thursday that 'the Islamic Republic has been acting against Israel for years both directly and through its proxies. Therefore, Israel will also act aggressively against the Islamic Republic and its proxy forces, in addition to defensive positions.' The Israeli army called up reserve forces on Wednesday and Thursday to strengthen air defense and temporarily canceled leave for all combat units. Reuters journalists and residents of Tel Aviv reported disruptions in GPS services on Thursday. According to Reuters, this action is intended to counter guided missiles. Israel is preparing to respond to a potential retaliatory action by the Islamic Republic; Netanyahu: We will act aggressively. The U.S. warns the Islamic Republic: Do not use the Israeli attack on Damascus as an excuse to target our personnel and facilities. American media: The Islamic Republic is preparing to 'retaliate' for Israel's attack on its consulate in Syria. The tone of the Islamic Republic in 'response to the Israeli attack' has changed; 'retaliation' has been replaced with 'calm response.' Hezbollah Lebanon: The Iranian government's response is on the way; Israel: We are prepared with layered defense.