Israel is preparing for a potential U.S. strike on Iran and a possible preemptive Iranian response, with the Israeli Chief of Staff contacting CENTCOM Commander Cooper to coordinate, according to Channel 12.
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Israel is preparing for the possibility of an imminent U.S. strike on Iran and a potential preemptive Iranian attack. The Israeli Chief of Staff has contacted CENTCOM Commander Cooper to coordinate, Channel 12 reports.
