The United States reiterates its alert on "a significant attack" from Iran to Israel

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USA has been prepared for Major attacks by Iran or their representatives to Israel that could take place this week, according to the White House national security spokesman on Monday, John Kirby«We share the same concerns and expectations as our Israeli counterparts regarding the potential timing of this attack. It could be this week. We need to be prepared for what could be a significant series of attacks«he said at a press conference. The American government has reiterated this alert, which it already launched last week, in view of the possibility that Iran attacks Israel in response to the assassination of former Hamas political leaderIsmail Haniyeh, in Tehran on July 31. Kirby explained that US has sent more troops and military equipment to the Middle East to increase available resources. «We obviously don't want Israel to have to defend itself from another attack, as happened in April. But if that's what happens to them, We will continue to help them defend themselves«he added. The American Department of Defense has sent a guided missile submarine to the regionand has accelerated the transit of a aircraft carrier strike group equipped with F-35C fighter jetsThe escalation of tensions has prompted US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken decided to cancel his trip to the Middle East scheduled for this Tuesday due to «uncertainty about the situation,» according to an Axios report.