Iran has decided to attack Israel, as communicated by Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri to Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who relayed the message to Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

The United States believes an Iranian attack could occur within the next 48 hours and is coordinating with Israel and other allies to prepare for potential aggression.

US President Joe Biden met with his national security team to discuss the situation, and US CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visited Israel to meet with Israeli defense officials.

Iran's decision to attack is reportedly in response to the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, for which Israel has not claimed responsibility but is widely presumed to have carried out.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's strategic partnership with Russia, and Russian officials have condemned the killing of Haniyeh, calling for restraint to avoid further escalation in the Middle East.