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Middle East on Edge: Israel Declares Maximum Defensive Alert Amid Soaring Tensions with Iran
Israel has declared a maximum defensive alert, signaling a belief that war with Iran could be imminent, amidst reports of fighter jets swarming the Middle East, a substantial US military buildup, and unexplained explosions within Iran. This unprecedented readiness comes as diplomatic negotiations falter and a Russian warship reportedly arrives in Iran, escalating an already volatile regional standoff.