Israel Raises Alert Level Amid Concerns of Potential U.S. Military Action as Protests Roil Iran

Israeli officials have placed the country on heightened alert amid fears that the United States could intervene in Iran as mass anti-government protests escalate and regional tensions remain high.

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Israel has moved to a heightened state of alert amid concerns that the United States may intervene in Iran as the country faces its largest anti-government protests in years, according to three Israeli sources familiar with the matter.

The sources said Israeli authorities are closely monitoring developments as demonstrations continue to challenge Iran’s leadership, prompting repeated warnings from President Donald Trump in recent days. Trump has cautioned Iran’s rulers against using force on protesters and on Saturday said the United States stands “ready to help.”

The Israeli sources, who participated in security consultations over the weekend, declined to provide details on what the elevated alert status entails operationally. The move follows a recent 12-day conflict in June between Israel and Iran, during which the United States joined Israel in launching airstrikes against Iranian targets.

According to an Israeli source present for the discussion, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday, with the possibility of U.S. intervention in Iran among the topics discussed. A U.S. official confirmed that the two leaders spoke but did not disclose the substance of the conversation.

Despite the heightened alert, Israel has not publicly indicated any intention to intervene directly in Iran as protests grip cities across the country. Longstanding tensions between the two adversaries remain elevated, driven by Israeli concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and ballistic missile capabilities.

In an interview with The Economist published Friday, Netanyahu warned of severe repercussions should Iran attack Israel. Referring to the unrest inside Iran, he added, “Everything else, I think we should see what is happening inside Iran.”

The situation continues to evolve as Israeli officials assess the regional implications of both the internal instability in Iran and the prospect of U.S. action, with no public indication of imminent military moves by Israel itself.