Israel army on high-alert after US kills Iran's top commander Soleimani

As tensions between United States and Iran escalate on January 3 after American troops killed one of its top commanders Qassem Soleimani, Israel has put its army on high alert. According to international media reports, Soleimani's death along with al-Muhandis's are potential turning points in region and are expected to draw retaliation from Iran and forces it backs in Middle East against Israel and US interests. 

As confirmed by White House and Pentagon, he of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was killed by US air raid at Baghd's international airport on Friday, along with six ors. To assert furr, US President posted a picture of country's flag on his Twitter account. However, Iran called it “malice and stupidity of American terrorist forces”.

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Israel's military has been put on heightened alert amid fears fueled by threats by Iran which indicate 'severe revenge' against Soleimani's killing. Iran could strike against US allies through Hezbollah to rth, or through Palestinian group Hamas and Islamic Jih in Gaza. Israel's foreign ministry along with its defence officials have anunced a high-security alert at country's oversea delegations. Israel's defence minister reportedly summoned country's military and security chiefs to Tel Aviv in response to killing by American troops. In dendum to that, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly cut short his trip to Greece. 

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Iran warns US of 'repercussions'

Citing a Revolutionary Guard statement, Iranian state television said Soleimani was 'martyred' in an attack by US helicopters near airport, without elaborating. Soon after, visor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that US must wait for 'repercussions' for crossing 'red line.' strike also killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq kwn as Popular Mobilization Forces, or PMF, officials said. On January 3, Iran's Supreme Leer Khamenei declared three days of mourning for Soleimani and threatened US saying 'a harsh retaliation is waiting'. In strong condemnation, Iran's Foreign Minister Jav Zarif called act, orchestrated by Trump, as 'international terrorism' and 'foolish escalation.' 

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