US: We Must Be Ready for Significant Attacks on Israel by Iran

The US has to be ready for what could be a significant set of attacks against Israel by Iran and its proxies, US National Security Communications adviser John Kirby told reporters in a virtual briefing on Monday, August 12, as international diplomats raced to avert a regional war.

“We have increased our force posture and capabilities in the region even in just the last few days,” Kirby said, adding that “we have to be prepared for what could be a significant set of attacks.”

The most important step right now is making sure that “Israel can defend itself and that we, the United States, have in place the proper force to help them defend themselves,” Kirby added.

The US had led a coalition of five armies, including Israel, Jordan, France, and the United Kingdom, in April to defend Israel from an Iranian attack that included 300 missiles and drones.

It is presumed that it would activate that same coalition, but it prefers to avert that situation through an intense diplomatic effort to pressure Iran and Hezbollah to refrain from reprisal attacks against Israel. (JPost/ VFI News)

“Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for protecting us from Iran and its proxies and for gifting us many invaluable allies during the months-long war. We are grateful for Your protection, provisions, and the reassurance You give us that we are not alone in facing the enemy. We pray in Yeshua’s name that the war will come to an end soon and that all of our hostages will return to their families.”