U.S. Braces for Potential Iranian Attacks in Middle East

The U.S. has heightened its regional forces, anticipating potential Iranian or proxy attacks in the Middle East. This follows the accusations by Iran and Hamas against Israel for the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran last month, sparking security concerns.

The U.S. has heightened its regional force posture, preparing for what could be significant attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East as soon as this week, according to John Kirby, White House national security spokesperson, who addressed the media on Monday.

Kirby revealed that the U.S. had taken steps to bolster its forces in the region. The move comes in response to concerns shared with Israel about potential Iranian-backed attacks.

The security apprehensions arise after Iran and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas accused Israel of assassinating a Hamas leader in Tehran last month. The accusation has further strained the already tense situation in the Middle East.

(With inputs from agencies.)