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Iran-Israel: War of Words and Readiness Preparations

Published January 5, 2026, 21:05

Tensions between Iran and Israel are escalating, with mutual preparations for attack and defense. This is happening amid ongoing protests in Iran, the recent Trump-Netanyahu meeting, and US involvement in Venezuela, a country with close ties to Tehran. Iranian sources report that Israel is preparing a new attack, similar to the one in June, while Israel has increased security measures at airports and tourist resorts. Netanyahu stated that he has agreed with Trump to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear and ballistic arsenal, while Iranian police announced arrests of individuals accused of collaborating with Israeli and US intelligence agencies, with the aim of destabilizing Iran during the protests. These statements reflect a war of words between the two countries, with both expressing strong concerns about the other's intentions. Iran accuses Israel and the US of trying to incite unrest within its borders, while Israel insists that the nuclear threat from Iran must be prevented. Meanwhile, Iran reports that it repelled a group of "terrorists" attempting to enter its territory, without providing further details. The situation remains extremely fragile and the possibility of escalating tensions is real.