Israeli officials say tensions with Iran may serve strategic aims

<article data-history-node-id="439613" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-officials-say-tensions-iran-may-serve-strategic-aims" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-officials-say-tensions-iran-may-serve-strategic-aims" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israeli officials say tensions with Iran may serve strategic aims</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Israeli Broadcasting Corporation cited a security official as saying escalating tensions with Iran “serves the interests of all parties” seeking renewed confrontation.</p> <p>Reports from Channel 12 and Israel Hayom also said assessments indicate Iran currently has no intention of attacking Israel.</p> <p>The report said that Israeli forces have increased alert levels, particularly in air defence systems and the air force, while Ben Gurion Airport has been placed on alert.</p> <p>According to the reports, military planners have also prepared a range of potential targets in Iran, including energy facilities and civilian infrastructure, amid ongoing uncertainty.</p> </div> </div> </article>