A top US general is travelling to Israel ahead of schedule as a threat of a massive attack by Iran looms, according to reports.
The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday that CENTCOM Commander General Michael “Erik” Kurilla’s pre-scheduled visit to Israel was “moved up” due to recent developments with Iran.
This comes after Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Thursday that “a direct Iranian attack on Israeli territory will compel Israel to respond in an appropriate way against Iran.”
On Wednesday, Israel’s foreign minister warned that his country’s forces would strike Iran directly if the Islamic Republic launched an attack from its territory against Israel.
The comments come amid heightened tensions between the rival powers following the killings of Iranian generals in a blast at the Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month.
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