The US will not be able to stop Israel if Iran attacks, Axios reports.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the United States and Israel of a possible response to their actions. Iran first fired 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on October 1. In response, on October 25, Israel launched strikes against Iranian military targets, avoiding nuclear or oil installations. As a result, tensions increased, and the United States made tough statements towards Tehran.

Iran was told that if Israel attacked again, the response could be stronger. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, said he was ready to respond to the actions of the United States and Israel. The Pentagon is beefing up its presence in the region, sending more ships, missile defense systems and B-52 bombers.

Israeli intelligence has indicated possible Iranian plans to attack from Iraq using drones and missiles. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq could be used to avoid retaliatory strikes on key targets in Iran. Israel is ready to respond, even if the attack comes from Iraqi territory.

“Israel’s response will depend on the scale and consequences of the attack,” an Israeli spokesman said. Ali Khamenei said that Iran is ready to respond to the United States and Israel, promising a more powerful blow than before. To avoid escalation, the United States warned Iran against retaliatory steps, reiterating its support for Israel.