Israel on High Alert as Trump Considers Military Action Against Iran

Middle Eastern outlets stress warnings from Russia and others against renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran. They present Israel as bracing for both offensive action and potential blowback, while outside powers caution that another attack could destabilise the region further. Commentators in this block expect that any new bombing run would harden Iran’s stance and complicate diplomatic efforts.

• •A Russian envoy has publicly urged the United States and Israel not to resume strikes on Iran.
• •Israeli security services have raised alert levels as Washington weighs military options.
• •Regional commentators warn that new US-Israeli attacks on Iran would provoke harsh responses from Tehran and allied militias.
• •Some Middle Eastern voices argue that bombing Iran again would weaken moderates in Tehran and strengthen hardliners.
• •There is concern that Gulf states and Lebanon could be drawn into any new round of fighting if Iran retaliates widely.