US tells staff in Israel not to travel outside cities amid Iran threat

US Embassy Issues Travel Warning for Israeli Employees Amid Iran Attack Threat

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert this week for Americans in Israel amid reports that Iran is planning to attack Israel. Several anonymous U.S. officials told CBS News, CNN, and other outlets this week that Iran may directly target Israel in an attack as soon as Friday in retaliation for an Israeli attack inside Syria that left seven Iranian commanders dead several weeks ago. Tehran has publicly stated it would launch a retal…

US restricts travel for personnel in Israel amid rising fears of Iran attack

The State Department has issued updated security warnings for U.S. government employees in Israel, amid warnings that Iran is expected to launch a retaliatory attack on the country. The U.S. Embassy in Israel issued a security alert Thursday restricting American employees and their family members from personal travel outside of the greater Tel Aviv area,…

US Restricts Diplomats' Travel In Israel, Bracing For Iran Attack By Week's End

US Restricts Diplomats' Travel In Israel, Bracing For Iran Attack By Week's End Iran is expected to attack Israel by week's end, or at least within the coming days. However, the degree of telegraphing has almost taken the teeth out of the threat and what Iran hopes to accomplish in its retaliation. "Iran is calibrating its plans for a major retaliatory strike against Israel to send a message — but not spark a regional war that compels Washington…

The West urges China to intervene with Iran amid fears of a direct attack on Israel

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israel "should be punished and will be punished" for the death of seven top Iranian officials in Damascus.

U.S. embassy in Israel restricts travel for employees amid Iran threat - National

Iran has vowed revenge for the April 1 airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus, ratcheting up tension in a region already strained by the Gaza conflict

U.S. restricts travel for staff in Israel as fears rise of Iran attack

The United States has restricted travel for its staff in Israel, as fears grow of an imminent retaliatory attack by Iran for the strike on its consulate in Syria.