US prepared for possible "significant" attacks in Middle East by Iran, White House says

YEREVAN, AUGUST 13, ARMENPRESS. The U.S. has prepared for what could be significant attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East as soon as this week, Reuters reported citing White House national security spokesperson John Kirby.

Kirby said the U.S. had increased its regional force posture and shared Israel's concerns about a possible Iranian-backed attack after Iran and Hamas accused Israel of carrying out the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran last month.

"We share the same concerns and expectations that our Israeli counterparts have with respect to potential timing here. Could be this week," Kirby told reporters.

"We have to be prepared for what could be a significant set of attacks," he said.