Israel on heightened alert as Trump floods social media with threats: ‘Destroying Ira

Key Points:

• Israel has increased its defensive readiness amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump may order strikes on Iranian infrastructure, though no official decision or public comment has been made by either side.
• Israeli officials assess that any American attack on Iran could provoke missile retaliation toward Israel, even if Israel is not directly involved in the operations, prompting heightened alert levels.
• Iran’s negotiating team member Seyed Mohammad Marandi warned Gulf states to prepare for immediate evacuation, threatening destruction of vital infrastructure in the region if attacks on Iran’s civilian facilities occur.
• U.S. embassies across the Middle East have issued security warnings urging American citizens to leave or prepare to depart amid escalating tensions, while Israel’s transportation and defense systems remain on alert but operational.
• Despite media reports of a planned major U.S.-Israel bombing campaign against Iran, Israeli officials have denied knowledge of any final decision or request for Israeli participation, seeking to avoid escalation or miscalculations.