03.08.2024 16:51
The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt has reached the Strait of Hormuz, just 10 km (6.2 miles) away from the Iranian coast.
The US has taken action to strengthen Israel's defense against Iran's retaliatory attack plans. Following the US Department of Defense's sending of additional warplanes and navy warships to assist Israel's defense after the increase in tension, attention turned to the region.
ONLY 10 KILOMETERS APART
Israel Army Radio reported that the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt has reached the Strait of Hormuz, which is only 10 km (6.2 miles) away from the Iranian coast.
"THE WORLD WILL WITNESS VERY IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS"
Meanwhile, Iranian media frequently interrupted their broadcasts and started airing military marches. Iranian State Television implied a war with Israel by stating, "The world will witness very important developments in the coming hours."
"ZIONIST REGIME IS FINISHED"
Following the promise of retaliation to Israel after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei pinned the post "Zionist regime is finished" to his social media profile.
EXPECTED ATTACK HAS NOT YET OCCURRED
As the all-out war tension between Israel and Iran engulfed the Middle East, the world focused on Tehran's anticipated attack. While the whole world predicted that Israel would be hit during the night hours, the expected attack has not yet occurred. Western intelligence sources say that they have detected Iran's preparations for an attack that will start on August 12 and end on August 13. It is reported that Iran's attack will be coordinated with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
A SIGNIFICANT DATE
The selection of August 12 and 13 for the attack is quite significant. These dates are days of mourning and fasting for Jews. Tisha B'Av cannot fall on a Saturday, so in such a case, it is postponed and observed on Sunday. The reason for this day to be a day of mourning and fasting is that the Holy Temple of the Jews, the Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, was destroyed twice on the 9th day of the month of Av according to the Hebrew calendar, in 586 BC and 70 AD, and various disasters have always occurred on this day. In this context, intelligence sources speaking to The New York Times state that this attack date was specifically chosen by Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. The Iranian side also believes that an attack on these dates will affect the psychology of the people. Finally, it is expected that Iran's attack on this day will be a surprise for the Israeli side, who are on vacation. Furthermore, it is stated that Iran's main goal is to successfully carry out an attack and regain control in the region, including proxy forces.
HIS ROOM WAS HIT FROM OUTSIDE
Details continue to emerge about the Haniyeh assassination that set the Middle East on fire. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced that Haniyeh's room was hit from outside with a short-range rocket.
ANOTHER ASSASSINATION BY THE ISRAELI ARMY
The Israeli army carried out an airstrike on Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank. It was reported that a total of 5 people were killed in the attack, which targeted a moving car. Hamas confirmed shortly after that one of the casualties was senior Hamas official Haitham Balidi.