White House: Iran’s Threat to Israel ‘Real’ and ‘Viable’

The White House has issued a warning regarding Iran’s potential threat to Israel, describing it as “real” and “viable.” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby emphasized the seriousness of the situation without providing specific details about possible timings.

“We still deem the potential threat by Iran here to be real, to be viable,” Kirby stated during a briefing with journalists.

“I would just say that we’re watching this very, very closely,” he said, adding that Washington would make sure the Israelis “have what they need and that they’re able to defend themselves.”

The United States would also look at its own force posture in the region where it has thousands of troops “to make sure that we’re we’re properly prepared.”

Kirby would not confirm reports that US officials considered an Iranian attack “imminent” or comment on whether the United States would help shoot down any Iranian missiles fired at Israel.

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Kirby reiterated Washington’s commitment to closely monitoring the situation and ensuring Israel’s defense capabilities.

Earlier, US issued travel advisory for US citizens and embassy staff to avoid travelling outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Beersheba areas “out of an abundance of caution”.