A series of military developments indicate heightened U.S. readiness in the region, including a briefing by U.S. Central Command, the arrival of refueling aircraft in Israel, and the evacuation of U.S. Embassy staff. While Israel prepares for potential Iranian retaliation should the U.S. strike, officials caution that Iran may prefer to avoid direct action against Israel. The IDF has bolstered its defensive and offensive operations in anticipation of various scenarios involving Iran and its proxies.
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