Cyprus Times

Israel on Alert for Potential US Intervention in Iran

Published January 11, 2026, 09:08
Israel on Alert for Potential US Intervention in Iran

Israel is on high alert due to the possibility of a US military intervention in Iran, amid ongoing anti-government protests. US President Donald Trump has threatened intervention and warned Iran against using violence against protesters. Israeli officials held consultations regarding the situation, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the possibility. Details regarding the practical implications of the heightened alert have not been clarified.