Biden Is In The Situation Room And CENTCOM Boss Is In Israel While An Attack From Iran Could Happen At Anytime

President Joe Biden convened his national security team in the situation room on Monday to discuss Middle East developments, according to the White House, amid beliefs that an Iranian attack on Israel is imminent. Additionally, Biden is confirmed to hold discussions with Jordan’s King Abdullah, as stated by the White House press office.

Biden’s discussion came a day after the unusual visit of Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to Iran, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by the United States and its allies, including France, Britain, Italy, and Egypt, to prevent further regional escalations. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Tony Blinken was coordinating with the G-7 to find a way to pressure Iran against attacking Israel.

While the U.S. engages diplomatically, the defense team has mobilized in the Tampa Bay area in preparation for Tropical Storm Debby. Meanwhile, General Michael Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), left Florida and arrived in Israel on Saturday. His visit coincides with heightened concerns over significant Iranian retaliation against Israel after a series of targeted killings. Though General Kurilla was scheduled to be in the region this week, his focus has shifted to working with the coalition formed with Israel before Iran’s April attack on the Jewish state and its allies.

It was that pivotal event demonstrating the significance of Israel-CENTCOM relations was the defense against the Iranian offensive on the night of April 13-14. Years of strengthening ties with the US Central Command culminated in a coordinated defense against Iranian drones and missiles. Israel boasts formidable air defenses like the Arrow 3 and fleets of advanced aircraft like the F-35s. Additionally, the US Central Command maintains strong relationships with regional nations and can deploy various aircraft and naval air defenses.

Blinken remains hopeful things can stay measured and not escalate into a regional war that could be out of control. His hope is that Iran can make a targeted strike somewhere in Israel that can be blunted by the IDF or coalition forces.