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Israel reportedly completes preparations for new strikes against Iran

By , based on Zambian Observer

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Israel has reportedly completed operational preparations for possible new strikes against Iran, according to reports carried by several media outlets. No attack authorisation has been officially confirmed, and the reported plans, which could target Iranian infrastructure, have not been independently verified.

Israel has reportedly completed the operational preparations needed for possible strikes against Iran, according to information carried by the Zambian Observer. The Israeli army, intelligence services and other military units are reportedly on heightened alert, while US and Israeli officials have reportedly discussed a short and intensive operation against Iranian infrastructure.

Nuclear facilities and power stations could be among the targets being considered. These preparations have not, however, been independently confirmed, and no official authorisation for a new attack has been announced.

The reports come after Iran said it was ready to retaliate against any US or Israeli attack and after Israel asked Washington to authorise strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure on 30 October. They also follow Mojtaba Khamenei’s threats of retaliation without geographical limits on 31 October.

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