Netanyahu meets top officials as fears of Iran attack on Israel grow - BBC News

US officials tell CBS News that Iran is ready to launch a major strike imminently.

8 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, ReutersImage caption, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said to be meeting with top officials over a possible Iran attackBy Kathryn Armstrong & Hugo Bachega, Middle East correspondent in London & Jerusalem Israel's prime minister is to meet top officials to prepare for a possible attack by Iran, local media say.

Tensions are high over the possibility that Tehran will retaliate for an air strike that killed senior Iranian commanders nearly two weeks ago.

Several countries have now warned their citizens about travelling in both countries.

US officials have told CBS News, the BBC's US partner, that a major attack on Israel could happen imminently.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet members of his war cabinet, including Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and opposition figure Benny Gantz.

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