Report: US gave green light - Israel prepares for strike in Arab country

A report citing Western sources claims that the US has given Israel a green light to expand its operational freedom against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. According to the report, the IDF and Mossad have completed operational preparations for a strike, aimed at thwarting the militias' entrenchment and the land supply route from Iran to Lebanon. Washington is preparing to bolster its defenses and build a regional defense array ahead of possible escalation.

A report citing Western sources, published by the media outlet 'Iran News', claims that the United States has given Israel a green light to expand its military operational freedom against pro-Iranian militias operating in Iraq. According to the report, the IDF and Mossad have completed a series of operational preparations for a possible strike. The main concern in Israel, as quoted in the report, is the entrenchment of a continuous land axis connecting Iran to Lebanon through Iraq, sometimes called the 'Shiite Crescent'. According to assessments, Iran's Revolutionary Guards use this axis to transfer advanced military equipment, precision ballistic missiles, long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, and financial and logistical support to the militias. One of the goals attributed to Israeli plans is to strike these supply routes. Meanwhile, Washington is preparing to strengthen its defense systems and build a regional defense array ahead of possible retaliatory actions and broad escalation. The report also quotes al-Duwish, who claims that the US retains significant economic and financial leverage over Iraq, and that if Washington concludes that Baghdad is not restraining the militias, it may use financial tools and restrict fund transfers, which could reduce American opposition to Israeli strikes. There is no official confirmation of the report at this stage.