Israel ‘ready to attack Iran immediately’ as Middle East on brink of new war | World | News

An Israeli official has warned that Israel is ready to “immediately” resume attacks on Iran.

An unnamed official told News 14: “We are ready to resume war in Iran immediately; we are awaiting the green light from the Americans.”

The Israeli military is closely monitoring developments in the Gulf and remains on high alert, according to a military official who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with military directives.

The official added that no changes are currently expected to guidelines for Israeli civilians, including restrictions on the size of gatherings in times of war.

Donald Trump Following the news that a Korean ship was among the ships to be attacked on Monday, South Korea was called to send a ship to the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said in his social media post that Iran “opened some fire” on the South Korean cargo ship, but did not provide details.

UN reiterates need for freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz but opposes military activity

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the United Nations was “still trying to fully understand” what exactly was the point of US statements saying the vital Strait of Hormuz was open.

He said that the news of mutual fire in the strait, which carries approximately 20 percent of the world’s crude oil, and of the United Arab Emirates intercepting Iranian missiles were “worrying”.

“There’s not a lot of clarity at this point, but what we don’t want to see is a return to direct kinetic activity in this area,” Dujarric said.

“We need to see a return to centuries-old common law practice, namely freedom of navigation in these waters,” he told U.N. reporters on Monday.