Iran Threatens Direct Attacks on Israel Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as Iranian officials have warned of potential direct attacks on Israel if the United States follows through on threats against Tehran. Two Iranian sources told The New York Times that the Islamic Republic's armed forces are preparing for a possible expansion of the conflict should U.S. President Donald Trump target key Iranian symbols of power and critical infrastructure. The sources indicated that Iran would respond by broadening the fighting to multiple fronts across the region, including direct strikes on Tel Aviv. Additionally, Tehran plans to instruct Houthi rebels in Yemen to attempt closing the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait. Israeli security forces are closely monitoring these threats from Tehran and maintaining high alert in anticipation of rapid developments in the coming days.