The building of the Iranian embassy in Syria
Attacked by Israeli missiles
The Iranian side has repeatedly vowed to retaliate
Israel and the United States are on high alert about this
12th local time
U.S. President Joe Biden warns Iran
Don't attack Israel
The United States will help Israel in its defense
Chief of the General Staff of the Israeli Army:
Always ready for any situation
On the 12th local time, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said that Israel's wartime cabinet held a meeting on the same day, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asked for an assessment of the current situation in response to a possible retaliatory attack by Iran.
According to Israeli media, Netanyahu also held an emergency meeting with various departments of the Israeli government. The Israeli Minister of National Security's Office issued a statement on the same day, saying that the Israeli fire and rescue department and the police department also held a meeting on the 12th to discuss the response plan to the Iranian attack.
On the 12th local time, Israeli Defense Minister Gallant met with the visiting US Central Command Commander Kurilla. The parties discussed Israel's preparations in response to a possible Iranian attack.
On the same day, IDF Chief of Staff Al-Halevi gave a comprehensive assessment of the Israeli army's readiness to respond to "all scenarios." Al-Halevi said that the Israeli military is ready to respond to any situation, continues to closely monitor the situation on Iran and other fronts, and is ready to coordinate and cooperate with the US military to deal with existing and potential threats.
Biden:
The United States will help Israel in its defense
On the 12th local time, U.S. President Joe Biden said that he did not want to disclose security information, but expected Iran to attack Israel "soon". Biden also warned Iran not to do so, saying that the United States would help Israel defend itself and that Iran would not succeed.
U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby also said on the 12th that the U.S. believes that the potential threat from Iran is real and credible, and the U.S. is "paying close attention." According to a report by Fox News on the 12th, citing a US Department of Defense official, the United States is transferring "more assets" to the Middle East region "to strengthen regional deterrence and strengthen the protection of US troops."
Iranian Foreign Minister:
Some Western countries have shied away from condemning Israel
According to a report by the Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency on the 12th, Iranian Foreign Minister Abdollahian had a phone call with his Australian counterpart on the 11th and exchanged views on the latest regional developments, including the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Abdollahian stressed that in response to the Israeli air strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria, some Western governments have avoided condemning this "terrorist act" that clearly violates international law and conventions, and instead continue to support "the atrocities of the Israeli regime" and also called on Iran to exercise restraint.
▲Abdollahian (data map)
Abdollahian also said on the 11th that Israel's terrorist attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria violated international law and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, violated the immunity of diplomatic sites and diplomatic personnel, but the UN Security Council could not issue a statement condemning Israel's actions, and Iran's legitimate self-defense with the goal of punishing the aggressor is necessary. Iran does not seek escalation, but if it wants to restore stability and security in the region, it should contain Israel's war crimes against the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
(Source: CCTV Military)