Israel is ready to resume attacks on Iran “immediately”, an Israeli official has warned.
Speaking on News 14, an anonymous official said: “We’re ready to resume fighting in Iran immediately; we’re waiting for the green light from the Americans.”
Israel’s military is closely monitoring the developments in the Gulf and remains on high alert, according to a military official who spoke on the condition of anonymity in line with military guidelines.
The official added that there are currently no changes expected in guidelines for Israel’s civilians, including limitations on the size of gatherings, that are implemented during times of war.
Donald Trump has urged South Korea to send ships to Strait of Hormuz amid reports a Korean vessel was among a number of ships to be attacked on Monday.
Trump said in a social media post that Iran had “taken some shot” at a South Korean cargo ship, though did not elaborate.
UN reiterates need for freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz but opposes military activity
U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the United Nations is “still trying to fully understand” exactly what U.S. statements saying the vital Strait of Hormuz is open.
Reports of an exchange of fire in the strait, which had carried about 20% of the world’s crude oil and the United Arab Emirates intercepting Iranian missiles are “concerning,” he said.
“There’s not much clarity at this point, but what we do not want to see is a return to outright kinetic activity in this area,” Dujarric said.
“We need to see a return of what has been centuries of practice of common law, which is freedom of navigation in these waters,” he told U.N. reporters on Monday.
