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by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief

JERUSALEM (Worthy News) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level security consultation in Jerusalem on Thursday amid escalating international tension over a possible U.S. military strike on Iran, according to an official familiar with the meeting.

Israeli media reported that the closed-door discussion focused on Iran and the likelihood of American action, following repeated warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump that Tehran could face military consequences over its nuclear program and a deadly crackdown on nationwide anti-regime protests.

The meeting comes as diplomatic and military activity intensifies across Jerusalem, Washington, Tehran, Moscow, and key Arab capitals. Iran has signaled it will showcase its naval capabilities next week, after the United States deployed what Trump described as a “massive armada” to the Middle East.

Trump has threatened strikes against Iran unless it agrees to halt its nuclear ambitions, while also citing the regime’s violent suppression of protests this month. Human rights groups have verified thousands of deaths, with estimates ranging significantly higher. According to Israeli assessments cited by Channel 12, a U.S. directive on a possible strike could come within days, once American military assets are fully positioned in the region.

Israeli officials reportedly believe that even a limited U.S. strike would provoke a major Iranian retaliation against Israel, prompting a forceful Israeli response. While Washington and Jerusalem are said to agree that airstrikes alone would not topple Iran’s leadership, any potential operation would likely target nuclear and missile infrastructure rather than attempt immediate regime change.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the U.S. military stands ready to carry out whatever decision Trump makes. “They should not pursue nuclear capabilities,” Hegseth said. “We will be prepared to deliver whatever this president expects.”

Against this backdrop, senior Israeli and Saudi defense and intelligence officials are in Washington this week for consultations with the Trump administration. Israeli representatives, including IDF Intelligence Directorate chief Shlomi Binder, have been sharing intelligence on potential Iranian targets, while Saudi officials are pressing for diplomatic de-escalation.

Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman is expected to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff. Riyadh has emphasized it will not allow its airspace to be used for attacks on Iran and has passed messages between Washington and Tehran in an effort to prevent war.

Israel has also identified diplomatic pressure from Turkey, Qatar, and Oman, all seeking to mediate between the U.S. and Iran. Turkish officials say Ankara is preparing additional border security measures should a U.S. strike destabilize the region.

Meanwhile, Tehran has issued stark warnings. Iran’s first vice president said the country must be prepared for war, while senior military officials vowed an immediate and decisive response to any American attack. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard naval forces announced live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 1–2, a critical global oil chokepoint.

Russia is closely monitoring the situation. President Vladimir Putin told UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that Moscow is watching developments carefully, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that the use of force could plunge the region into chaos. Russia has also indicated it may evacuate personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility if tensions escalate.

As U.S. naval and air assets continue to move into position, regional allies remain on high alert. Trump has urged Iran to return to the negotiating table, warning that failure to do so could lead to military action that would reshape the Middle East.

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