- A senior Israeli security official told i24 that the U.S. is preparing for “something bigger than anything we’ve seen so far.”
- Sources say Washington is weighing a more significant military operation rather than another limited retaliatory strike.
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The assessment is based on a series of developments rather than a single event, including:
- Iran’s ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan.
- Attacks by an Iran-backed Iraqi militia on targets in Saudi Arabia.
- Iranian threats toward Azerbaijan and Ukraine.
- Tehran’s refusal to reach an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The latest attack in Egypt.
- Israeli officials believe the cumulative effect of these actions shows Iran is escalating tensions across multiple fronts simultaneously, increasing the likelihood of a broader U.S. response.
Stocks are lower but off lows:
- Dow is down 750 points or -1.43%.
- S&P index is down 50 points or -0.67%
- NASDAQ index is down -179 points or -0.72%..
Crude oil is trading up $5.30 at $84.51. The high price reached $85.57
This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.
