The US is an ally of Israel and has committed to a $8.7 billion military aid package.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the US was actively supporting Israeli defensive preparations

WASHINGTON: Iran is preparing an imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel, the United States said on Tuesday (Oct 1), warning that any such assault would have "severe" consequences for Tehran. The warning came as Israel said it had launched a

WASHINGTON: Iran is preparing an imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel, the United States said on Tuesday (Oct 1), warning that any such assault would have "severe" consequences for Tehran. The warning came as Israel said it had launched a

Iran is preparing to “imminently” launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to a senior U.S. administration official, who warned Tuesday of “severe consequences” should it take place.

:Oil prices turned positive on Tuesday, jumping about 3 per cent, following reports Iran was preparing to launch a missile attack on Israel.Brent futures were up $2.04, or 2.9 per cent, to $73.74 a barrel by 9:58 a.m. EDT (1358 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.11, or 3.1 per cent,

White House official says actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel