Israel braces for retaliation from Iran | LiveNOW from FOX

The United States and Israel are preparing for retaliation from Iran after tensions remain high following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran Wednesday.

According to the Pentagon, The U.S. will deploy "more defensive military capabilities" to the Middle East to help defend Israel.

The deployment comes after threats from Iran and Iranian-backed militias, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh.

"Following the Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023, the United States pledged to help defend the nation. In April, when Iran and Iranian-backed groups launched strikes at Israel, the United States led a coalition that helped defend the country from armed drones and missiles," shared the U.S. Department of Defense in a release Friday.

LiveNOW's Austin Westfall breaks down the latest in the Middle East with Dr. Alon Burstein.

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[tonyking]

Kamala will save the day, after all she's half Israeli, half black half Indian, half Asian, half Mid eastern and gender fluid.

[Hujjathullah-fzqh]

Highly rational analysis by Dr. Alon worth listening to.

[RaulSubido-voub]

Ayatollah khamenei is the next to stop terrorism, the sources, the mastermind, the funding.

Nothing more patriotic than to fund someone else’s war.

[wallacerodriguez]

Even Iran’s people want to be free from these terrorist organizations. I hope this will be an open door for its people to retaliate against their oppressors.

[Linda-otpj]

What a volatile and perilous situation.

[ganjagun]

I believe they would rather say it was a planted bomb than to say that their air defense systems are trash. One is embarrassing the other is utterly humiliating.

[dondongatela]

Iran can be making the boldest mistake that will lead to the end of evil Ayatollas.

[chrismillerfitness]

They are going to keep fing around and find out
Iran is going to end up a parking lot 👍

[lforlight]

Given how Israel didn't take responsibility for the killing of Haniyeh, is it really retaliation, rather than an unprovoked attack?

[EdwinAgbu-xgmj]

Considering the fact that Isreal did not admit responsibility for the attack in Iran, it is wrong to use the word " retaliation " or the word " response" for any iran"s action towards Israel. Media reporting is hellish.

[garyjonjon]

You lost me at "Iran Threatens".

[honestopinion]

Why “brace” they are headstrong and heads lifted up

[thejanagajasinghe]

Iran.... First...do.... then talk....
Not talk and then do😂

[bilalr]

The way they try to play victim is remarkable

[LouGonzales-ehvc]

Assassination can't be ignored by all Iranian proxy because they did it in a very difficult situation

[willyjilly]

If you read this I hope you are having a wonderful weekend ❤❤❤❤

[dylangeorgefield]

Great summary by the expert. It's a precarious situation for Khamenei. Iran cannot afford to go to war. The people will have him toppled.

[victoriam.b.]

totally mixed messages...imagine having hateful pride. iran can't find a way out. they never thought Israel would be under GODS protection in the long run. what a day to be alive and witness bible prophecy !🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[ynldhii]

Iran is barking like a mad dog, not as a biting dog.