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The United States is currently on high alert and making preparations for a potential attack by Iran, targeting Israeli or American assets in the region. This alert comes as a response to Israel's recent strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria, according to a U.S. official.

Confirming a report by CNN, the official stated that there is a heightened state of vigilance, with concerns that an attack could occur within the next week.

The recent escalation began when suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran's embassy in Damascus earlier this week. The strike resulted in the death of an Iranian military commander, escalating tensions between Israel and its regional adversaries.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reported the deaths of seven Iranian military advisers in the strike, including a senior commander in its Quds Force, Mohammad Reza Zahedi.

In response, Iran has stated its intention to take a decisive response, asserting its right to retaliate.

U.S. President Joe Biden addressed the threat from Iran during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A senior Biden administration official affirmed full support for Israel's defense against threats from Iran, emphasizing ongoing communication and collaboration between the two countries.