An air defense radar at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility was the target of Israel’s strike early on Friday, ABC News reported, citing a senior US official.
The United States expects a major Iranian retaliation against Israel in response to the April 1 attack on its consulate in Damascus as soon as Friday, CBS reported, citing two US officials.
Israel is ready to defend itself against Iran s looming attack on the ground and in the air in close cooperation with partners, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Friday.
The United States has changed its force posture in the Middle East in anticipation of a potential Iranian retaliation strike against Israel, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said on Friday.
The global crude benchmark Brent on Friday stayed above the key bullish level of $90 per barrel, as buyers piled in amid speculation that Iran will conduct retaliatory strikes against Israel for the latter attacking Iran’s diplomatic compound in Syria.