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Geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran are rising, with potential for an attack. Biden warns Iran and IDF prepares for defense. Market reacts.

Biden Expects Iran To Attack Israel &#39;Sooner Rather Than Later&#39; — IDF: &#39;We&#39;ll Know How To Deal With It&#39;

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Israel-related stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are suffering as investors shy away from the Middle Eastern country over fears of escalating conflict with Iran.

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Canadian Foreign Minister Says Canada Told Israel That Conflict With Iran Must Not Spread To Region

White House's Kirby says False That Iran Provided Early Warning To Israel; Iran's Intent Was Clearly To Cause Significant Destruction; We Did Receive Messages From Iran But No Message To Us Or Anyone Else On Timeframe, Targets Or Type Of Response; Israel Is In Far Stronger Strategic Position Today

U.S. State Dept Says Israel Had Moved A 'Significant Way' In Submitting The Proposal Rejected By Hamas; Hamas Right Now Is The Barrier And Obstacle To Ceasefire In Gaza

The Israeli Air Force Has Completed Its Preparation For An Imminent Attack Against Iran; Israel's Military Chief Of Staff Says There Will Be A Response To Iran's Launch Of So Many Missiles, Drones Towards Israeli Territory

United Airlines Says We Have Canceled Our Flight Into Tel Aviv Monday And Tuesday's Flight From Washington Dulles To Amman, Jordan

President Biden Says U.S. Is Committed To Israeli Security; U.S. Is Committed To A Ceasefire That Will Bring Hostages Home And Prevent Widening Conflict

&nbsp;- &nbsp;Israel's Channel 12 News Reports After War Cabinet Meeting

Israel's Objective Is To Hurt Iran Without Causing All-Out War; Israel Wants To Embark On Action Against Iran Coordinated With United States

Iran's Foreign Minister Tells British Counterpart, "Tehran Does Not Favor Increased Tension But It Will Respond Instantly And Stronger Than Before If Israel Retaliates"

<a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/15/israel-iran-attack-missiles-retaliation">https://www.axios.com/2024/04/15/israel-iran-attack-missiles-retaliation</a>
Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Sunday that Israel has no choice but to respond to the <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/13/iran-israel-attack">unprecedented missile and drone attack</a> launched by Iran over the weekend, a U.S. official and another source briefed on the call told Axios.
Why it matters: The Biden administration and several other Western countries allied with Israel are <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/14/us-israel-iran-attack-retaliation">urging Benjamin Netanyahu's government</a> not to rush into a retaliation against Iran that could lead to a regional war.
The latest: The Israeli war cabinet convened on Monday to discuss Israel's possible response.
<ul>
<li>Iran launched nearly 350 attack drones and missiles against <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/israel">Israel</a> on April 13 in retaliation for an April 1&nbsp;<a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/01/iranian-general-israel-airstrike-assassination">Israeli airstrike on its embassy compound</a>&nbsp;in Syria&nbsp;that killed a top Iranian general and others.</li>
<li>Most of the drones and missiles were intercepted outside of Israeli airspace by Israeli, U.S., British, French, Jordanian and Saudi forces, officials said.</li>
</ul>
Behind the scenes: Gallant told Austin in a phone call Sunday that Israel can't allow ballistic missiles to be launched against its territory without a response, the U.S. official and the source briefed on the call said.
<ul>
<li>Israel won't accept an equation in which Iran responds with a direct attack every time Israel strikes targets in Syria, Gallant added.</li>
<li>The sources said Austin conveyed a similar message to the one <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/14/biden-netanyahu-iran-israel-us-wont-support">President Biden gave Netanyahu</a> on Saturday night, stressing the&nbsp;need to do everything possible to avoid further escalation.</li>
<li>"You got a win. Take the win," Biden told Netanyahu, warning that the U.S. won't support any Israeli counterattack against Iran.</li>
</ul>
What they're saying: The Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Pentagon declined to comment.
<ul>
<li>The public Israeli readout of the call said Gallant expressed "deep appreciation" to Austin for the cooperation and coordination between the IDF, the U.S. military and other international partners to counter the Iranian attack.</li>
<li>"Minister Gallant emphasized that Israel's defense establishment remains alert and prepared to face additional threats," the Israeli readout said.</li>
<li>In the U.S. readout of the call. the Pentagon said Austin&nbsp;"emphasized that while the U.S. does not seek escalation, we will continue to take all necessary action to defend Israel and U.S. personnel."</li>
</ul>
The big picture: The Pentagon and the Israeli ministry&nbsp;of defense said that Austin and Gallant also discussed efforts to establish an international and regional coalition against Iran.
<ul>
<li>Austin&nbsp;briefed Gallant on his consultations with partners and allies "to reinforce international resolve in the face of Iranian aggression," the Pentagon said.</li>
<li>Gallant told Austin there is an opportunity to establish "a strategic alliance to counter the threat posed by Iran."</li>
</ul>

"Israel Defense Minister To Pentagon: No Choice But To Retaliate Against Iran" - Axios

White House Official Said Earlier: President Biden Told Netanyahu U.S. Would Not Participate In Counteroffensive Against Iran If Israel Launches One

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United Airlines Flight From Newark, NJ To Tel Aviv has Been Canceled Today

Reuters Reported Earlier, Source Told Iran's State News Agency: Tehran Has Launched Its First Wave Of Ballistic Missiles Against Israel

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X Account Of Permanent Mission of I.R.Iran to UN, NY:  Iran's Military Action Was In Response To The Zionist Regime's Aggression Against Our Diplomatic Premises In Damascus. The Matter Can Be Deemed Concluded

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Reuters Reported Earlier, The Israeli Military Said Iran Has Launched More Than 100 Explosives-laden Drones At Israel Since Saturday

-UK Telegraph, Citing Iran State Media
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Iranian Commandos Have Used A Helicopter To Seize An Israeli-linked Ship Near The Strait Of Hormuz

Geopolitical tensions are reaching boiling point between Israel and Iran, as the threat of an Iranian attack on Israeli territory hangs ominously in the air, fueled by a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/04/38225729/vix-rockets-25-on-most-volatile-session-in-2-years-oil-rises-as-israel-braces-for">string of intelligence alerts.</a>
During the National Action Network Convention on Friday, President Joe Biden acknowledged the likelihood of an Iranian attack on Israel &#8220;sooner rather than later.&#8221;
When questioned about his message to Iran amid mounting speculation of an impending strike against Israel, Biden reiterated a warning aimed at dissuading the escalation: "Don't."
&#8220;We are devoted to the defense of Israel, we support Israel and Iran will not succeed,&#8221; Biden added. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Israeli Defense Forces Prep For Iran&#8217;s Attack</h3>
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that approximately 40 rockets were launched from Lebanon towards northern Israel, with some intercepted, while others landed in open areas or fell short within Lebanon.
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated in a press release that IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, together with CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, have assessed the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel.
Hagari emphasized that there have been no changes in instructions to civilians despite the heightened alert of a potential Iranian attack.
Hagari assured that the IDF will provide immediate updates if there are any changes, urging civilians to maintain vigilance. 
In a post on social media platform X, Hagari wrote: 
"We have been at war for the past six months, and we have dealt with all the existing threats. Our defense is ready, and knows how to handle each threat individually. We are also ready for attack, with a variety of capabilities, to protect the citizens of Israel," he says.
Hagari accuses Iran of "escalating the situation in the Middle East" amid the war in Gaza. "We will know how to operate wherever needed," he says.
Hagari said that since the start of the conflict, they have been actively countering adversaries. He emphasized Iran&#8217;s escalation and its pursuit of regional escalation. 
&#8220;We'll know how to deal with the Iranian threat. We are well-prepared and will know how to respond to anything,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;We've been acting against them [all] since the start of the war,&#8221; Hagari added. &#8220;Iran is escalating, pushing for regional escalation.&#8221; 
Market Reactions: Major U.S. indices were all negative by the end of the session, with the VIX index, or fear gauge, up over 20%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), fell 1.8%, marking its worst performance since late October 2023. 
Israeli stocks, as tracked by the iShares MSCI Israel ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIS#NYSE">EIS</a>), plummeted 2.7%. 
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Biden Expects Iran To Attack Israel 'Sooner Rather Than Later' — IDF: 'We'll Know How To Deal With It'

<a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/12/iran-israel-attack-us-troops-warning">https://www.axios.com/2024/04/12/iran-israel-attack-us-troops-warning</a>
Iran sent a message to the Biden administration through several Arab countries earlier this week: if the U.S. gets involved in the fighting between <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/04/israel-iran-warn-attack-response">Israel and Iran</a>, U.S. forces in the region will be attacked, three U.S. officials told Axios. Why it matters: The U.S. and Israel are <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/10/israel-us-iran-defense-coordination-threats">preparing</a> for Iran to retaliate against Israel for an airstrike that killed a <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/01/iranian-general-israel-airstrike-assassination">top Iranian general</a> in Damascus last week.
<ul>
<li>The Iranian supreme leader has <a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-syria-israel-hezbollah-gaza-damascus-f7a1af3a9fc67de1962d4f1589d7e9f0">threatened</a> "punishment" for Israel but through private channels Iran has <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/11/iran-response-israel-attack-damascus">signaled</a> it would be limited.</li>
<li>Israel and the U.S. think an Iranian attack would include the launch of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and attack drones from Iran to Israeli territory.&nbsp;</li>
<li>U.S. officials say the Biden administration asked Israel to notify the U.S. and for the U.S. to have a say before decisions are made about any retaliation by Israel.</li>
</ul>
Behind the scenes: Three U.S. officials said that in recent days the Iranians told several Arab governments they see the U.S. as responsible for the Israeli attack that killed the Iranian general in Damascus, regardless of U.S. efforts to distance itself from the strike.
<ul>
<li>The Iranian message was that if the U.S. gets involved after an Iranian attack on Israel, U.S. bases in the region will be attacked.</li>
<li>"The Iranian message was we will attack the forces that attack us, so don't f--k with us and we won't f--k with you," one U.S. official said.</li>
</ul>
Between the lines: President Biden and other U.S. officials have said publicly the U.S. would help Israel defend itself against Iranian attacks.
<ul>
<li>Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant in a call on Thursday that Israel "could count on full U.S. support to defend Israel against Iranian attacks, which Tehran has publicly threatened," the Pentagon said.</li>
<li>Gallant told Austin "a direct Iranian attack will require an appropriate Israeli response against Iran."</li>
<li>A U.S. official told Axios it wasn't clear from the message received via several Arab countries whether the Iranians were threatening to attack U.S. forces if they help Israel intercept Iranian missiles or only if they participate in an Israeli retaliation.</li>
<li>The general assessment of the U.S. intelligence community is the Iranians could attack U.S. forces only if the U.S. joins Israel in a counteroffensive, according to the U.S. official.</li>
</ul>
Yes, but: Iran is sending a different message through other communication channels, including calls between the foreign ministers of the UK, Australia and Germany and their Iranian counterpart on Thursday.
<ul>
<li>Two U.S. officials said the Iranian message in these calls was more nuanced and signaled the Iranians are aimed at a limited response that will not lead to a regional escalation.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Another U.S. official said the U.S. is communicating directly with Iran through the formal Swiss channel of communication and Iran did not communicate threats through this channel.</li>
<li>U.S. officials have been in touch with regional partners to discuss efforts to message to Iran to not escalate the situation, a U.S. official said.</li>
<li>They've also been in touch with Israel to ensure they are able to defend themselves and at the same time prevent tensions from escalating, the official added.</li>
</ul>
What to watch: U.S. CENTCOM commander Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla is in Israel to coordinate the U.S.-Israeli defensive effort ahead of any possible Iranian strike, U.S. and Israeli officials said.
<ul>
<li>The officials stressed the Biden administration asked Israel in recent days to notify and consult the U.S. in advance of any Israeli retaliation against Iran.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>The Biden administration felt Israel didn't consult and didn't give it an appropriate notice before its strike in Damascus that killed the Iranian general, even though such a strike could have had implications for U.S. forces in the region.</li>
<li>The Washington Post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/11/israel-damascus-strike-iran/">reported</a> Austin complained to Gallant in a call on April 3 about the lack of sufficient notice from the Israeli side.</li>
</ul>

'Iran Warns U.S. To Stay Out Of Fight With Israel Or Face Attack On Troops' - Axios

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