Israeli intelligence warns of imminent Iranian strike from Iraqi soil
By Ryan Robertson (Anchor), William Jackson (Producer), Zachary Hill (Video Editor)
Israeli intelligence reports indicate Iran is planning an attack on Israel, potentially from Iraqi territory, using a combination of drones and ballistic missiles. Israeli sources suggest the attack could take place before the U.S. presidential election.
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Click to see story on americanbriefing.comAccording to officials, Iran might utilize Iraqi territory and its allied militias, such as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which has previously launched drone attacks on Israel.
This strategy could help Iran avoid direct Israeli retaliation on its own soil.
While U.S. officials believe Iran is prepared to execute this plan swiftly, they remain uncertain if a final decision has been made to launch the strike.
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This development appears to be a response to Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian military targets. In early October, Iran launched 180 ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, leading to a robust Israeli response.
Israel’s air force conducted a series of airstrikes on Iranian military installations, deploying F-35 stealth jets, refueling aircraft, and drones to target air defenses and missile production equipment.
Following those airstrikes, intelligence reports indicated that a significant portion of Iran’s air defense systems and radar infrastructure were damaged, possibly limiting Iran’s missile-launch capabilities from within its own borders.
This damage could be another reason Iran might look to Iraqi territory for launching its attack.
Iranian leaders, including supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, initially downplayed a potential war with Israel but later emphasized Iran’s right to retaliate.
Iranian officials have warned of a “definitive and painful” response, with Khamenei’s chief of staff stating that retaliation is “certain” and will be powerful enough to “make our enemy regret” its actions. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, Hossein Salami, also pledged an unexpected response to Israel’s recent strikes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently stated that Israel has expanded its operational capabilities within Iran, asserting that Israeli forces are now able to reach critical sites in Iran as needed.
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ISRAELI INTELLIGENCE REPORTS IRAN IS GEARING UP TO LAUNCH AN ATTACK ON ISRAEL FROM IRAQI TERRITORY, POTENTIALLY USING A COMBINATION OF DRONES AND BALLISTIC MISSILES. THOSE SAME SOURCES SUGGEST THE ATTACK COULD COME BEFORE THE U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
THE GOING THEORY IS IRAN MIGHT LAUNCH THE ATTACK FROM IRAQ TO AVOID A DIRECT RESPONSE FROM ISRAEL ON ITS OWN SOIL. BY USING IRAQI TERRITORY AND ITS ALLIED MILITIAS, LIKE THE ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN IRAQ, WHICH PREVIOUSLY ATTACKED ISRAEL WITH DRONES, IRAN COULD MAKE IT HARDER FOR ISRAEL TO RETALIATE DIRECTLY AGAINST TARGETS WITHIN IRAN.
WHILE U.S. OFFICIALS SAY IRAN COULD QUICKLY MOVE FORWARD WITH THIS PLAN, THEY’RE NOT CERTAIN IF A FINAL DECISION TO LAUNCH THE STRIKE WAS MADE.
THE ATTACK WOULD REPORTEDLY BE A RESPONSE TO ISRAEL’S RECENT STRIKES ON IRANIAN MILITARY TARGETS.
OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS EACH SIDE RAMPED UP ITS ATTACKS. IN EARLY OCTOBER, IRAN LAUNCHED 180 BALLISTIC MISSILES AT TEL AVIV AND JERUSALEM, THAT PROMPTED A ROBUST ISRAELI RESPONSE–WITH THE ISRAELI AIR FORCE CONDUCTING A SERIES OF AIRSTRIKES ON IRANIAN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, UTILIZING F-35 STEALTH JETS, REFUELING AIRCRAFT, AND DRONES.
THE ISRAELI STRIKES TARGETED AIR DEFENSES AND EQUIPMENT USED IN MISSILE PRODUCTION. IN THE DAYS AFTER THAT ATTACK, US AND ISRAELI INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES REPORTED THE WHOLE OF IRAN’S AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS WERE TAKEN OUT–AND MANY OF THE RADARS NEEDED TO LAUNCH MISSILES FROM IRAN’S OWN TERRITORY–WHICH COULD BE ANOTHER REASON THE MULLAH REGIME IS TRYING TO LAUNCH ITS LATEST ATTACK FROM OUTSIDE ITS OWN TERRITORY
IRANIAN LEADERS, INCLUDING SUPREME LEADER AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI, INITIALLY SAID HE DID NOT SEEK A WAR WITH ISRAEL AFTER HIS AIR DEFENSES AND RADARS WERE DESTROYED.
SINCE THEN, HE STARTED EMPHASIZING THE COUNTRY’S RIGHT TO RETALIATE, WITH OFFICIALS WARNING OF A “DEFINITIVE AND PAINFUL” RESPONSE.
THE CHIEF OF STAFF TO IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER, SAYS RETALIATION IS “CERTAIN” AND THAT IT WOULD BE STRONG ENOUGH TO “MAKE OUR ENEMY REGRET” ITS ACTIONS. IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS COMMANDER, HOSSEIN SALAMI, ALSO VOWED AN UNEXPECTED RESPONSE TO ISRAEL’S RECENT STRIKES.
ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU SAYS ISRAEL EXPANDED ITS CAPABILITY TO OPERATE WITHIN IRAN, ADDING THAT ISRAELI FORCES ARE NOW ABLE TO REACH CRITICAL SITES IN IRAN WHENEVER REQUIRED.
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Iran Preparing Strike On Israel From Iraqi Territory Within Days: Reports
Click to see story on NDTVIran preparing strike on Israel from Iraqi territory within days: Report
Click to see story on Hindustan TimesIsraeli intelligence warns of Iranian attack ahead of US elections – Report
Click to see story on Indian ExpressOil Rallies on Report Iran Is Planning Israel Attack Via Proxies
Click to see story on BloombergIran Seals Revenge Against Israel. When and from where will the massive attack with drones and ballistic missiles be launched – HotNews.ro
Click to see story on Hot NewsIran Preparing Strike on Israel From Iraqi Territory Within Days, Axios Reports
Click to see story on U.S. NewsIran preparing major retaliatory strike from Iraq within days, Israeli intel suggests
Click to see story on AxiosIran preparing strike on Israel from Iraqi territory within days, Axios reports
Click to see story on Ynet NewsWill Iran attack Israel before Election Day?
Click to see story on GZERO MediaIran preparing strike on Israel from Iraqi territory within days, Axios reports
Click to see story on ReutersIran preparing to strike Israel from Iraq within days, US report says
Click to see story on South China Morning PostIran preparing to strike Israel from Iraqi territory, Khamenei orders preparations
Click to see story on Jerusalem PostIran Reportedly Preparing Major Strike From Iraq Within Days Before U.S. Election
Click to see story on Worthy Christian NewsIran plans to carry out major strike on Israel from Iraq within days
Click to see story on TASS [🇷🇺-affiliated]Iran preparing strike on Israel from Iraqi territory within days, Axios reports
Click to see story on The Straits TimesOil Rallies on Report Iran Is Planning Israel Attack Via Proxies
Click to see story on Financial PostOil extends gains on reports Iran preparing to strike at Israel
Click to see story on Arab NewsIran preparing strike on Israel from Iraq within days, Axios reports
Click to see story on Australian Financial ReviewWill Iran Strike Israel Before US Elections?
Click to see story on End Time HeadlinesIran ‘preparing to attack Israel’ possibly before US election
Click to see story on The TelegraphIran Might Wait Until After US Election To Strike Israel Over Fears It Might Benefit Trump Campaign: REPORT
Click to see story on The Daily Caller‘Iran preparing new attack on Israel in coming days’
Click to see story on De TelegraafIran reportedly plans ‘harsh’ strike on Israel from Iraq within days
Click to see story on Daily SabahAxios: Tehran is planning an attack from Iraqi soil against Israel
Click to see story on ProtothemaRight
Untracked Bias
Iran is preparing to attack Israel from Iraq
Click to see story on Korrespondent.netIran is preparing a massive attack with missiles and drones on Israel from the territory of Iraq
Click to see story on AdevarulIran is preparing a massive attack with missiles and drones on Israel from the territory of Iraq, the Israeli secret services claim
Click to see story on Stirile Antena 1 ObservatorInformation: Iran plans attack on Israel
Click to see story on Svenska DagbladetReport: Iran wants to attack Israel from Iraq
Click to see story on ORF.at NewsIran is preparing to attack Israel soon with Iraqi territory
Click to see story on Dnevni list DanasIsrael’s secret services predict a major Iranian attack from Iraq before the US elections
Click to see story on EL ESPAÑOLAxios: Tehran is planning an attack from Iraqi soil against Israel
Click to see story on CNN GreeceAxios: Iran is planning an attack from Iraqi soil against Israel
Click to see story on NaftemporikiOil Rallies On Report Iran Is Planning Israel Attack Via Proxies
Click to see story on NDTV ProfitIsraeli sources: Iran plans to carry out an attack against Israel in the coming days – from Iraqi territory
Click to see story on וואלה!Iran to attack Israel from neighboring country, US portal claims
Click to see story on Business Insider (Poland)Iran Reportedly Strikes Israel From Iraqi Territories Within Days
Click to see story on SINDOnews.comReport: Iran is preparing for a major strike on Israel from Iraq in the coming days – Al-Shorouk Gate
Click to see story on Al-ShoroukIran plans to hit Israel with ballistics and drones from Iraqi territory,
Click to see story on rbc.uaInformation: Iran plans attack on Israel
Click to see story on hbl.fiIsraeli Intelligence Warns of Impending Iran-Backed Attack from Iraq – Conservative Angle
Click to see story on Conservative AngleIran preparing strike on Israel from Iraqi territory within days, Axios reports
Click to see story on ATNIsraeli Intelligence Warns of Impending Iran-Backed Attack from Iraq
Click to see story on Sara A. CarterIran Prepares Missile Strikes on Israel—From Within Iraq
Click to see story on The European ConservativeSurprising claim from Israeli press! Iran’s operation will be through Iraq
Click to see story on AydınlıkIsraeli intelligence: Iran is preparing to attack Israel soon from the territory of Iraq
Click to see story on politika.rsIran is preparing to attack Israel from Iraqi territory. It is to deploy both drones and missiles
Click to see story on hnonline.skIran is preparing to attack Israel from Iraq
Click to see story on charter97.orgIran is preparing an attack with missiles and drones on Israel from the territory of Iraq
Click to see story on romaniatv.netIran is preparing a drone and missile attack on Israel from Iraqi territory
Click to see story on antena3.roReport: Iran intends to attack Yes..
Click to see story on kikar.co.ilAxios: Iran is preparing a strike on Israel from Iraqi territory within days
Click to see story on Aleph NewsOil Rallies on Report Iran Is Planning Israel Attack Via Proxies
Click to see story on einnews.comIran is preparing an attack on Israel from Iraqi territory within days: reports
Click to see story on Daily Expert NewsIran is preparing a large-scale attack on Israel from Iraqi territory before the US elections
Click to see story on unn.uaIran preparing to strike Israel from Iraqi territory within days, US report says | Bible Prophecy In The Daily Headlines
Click to see story on Bible Prophecy In The Daily HeadlinesAccording to Axios, Iran could attack Israel from Iraq in the coming days
Click to see story on agenzianova.comIran may be planning a direct missile attack on Israel
Click to see story on Liner.huIran Preparing Strike on Israel From Iraqi Territory Within Days, Axios Reports – KAYHAN LIFE
Click to see story on KAYHAN LIFEIran Reportedly Preparing Strike on Israel from Iraqi Territory Within Days
Click to see story on timesng.comSources: Iran is preparing an attack on Israel from Iraqi territory within a few days
Click to see story on Radiotelevizija Herceg-BosneThe IDF announced its readiness for an Iranian attack
Click to see story on topbuzztimes.comIran Is Preparing To Attack Israel From Iraq – Reports
Click to see story on southfront.pressIran Might Wait Until After US Election To Strike Israel Over Fears It Might Benefit Trump Campaign: REPORT
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