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Israel on High Alert Over Potential US Intervention in Iran

Published January 11, 2026, 07:14
Israel on High Alert Over 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. President Trump has threatened action and warned Iranian leadership against using violence against protesters, stating the US is "ready to help". Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, have discussed this possibility with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The exact meaning of the increased alert has not been clarified, but it indicates concern over the escalation of the situation in the region. The conversation between Netanyahu and Pompeo was confirmed by a US source, without providing details of its content.