Three Israeli informed sources reported that Israel has raised its state of alert to the highest level in anticipation of any US intervention in Iran, while the authorities there are facing the largest anti-government protests in years. The sources, who were present at Israeli security consultations over the weekend, did not specify what practically means raising Israel's state of alert to the highest level. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in recent days, warning Iranian officials not to use force against protesters. In a phone call on Saturday, Trump stated that the United States is "ready to help". An Israeli source stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed in a phone call on Saturday the possibility of US intervention in Iran. A US official confirmed that Rubio and Netanyahu spoke but did not disclose the topics they discussed. In an interview with The Economist published on Friday, Netanyahu stated that Iran would face severe consequences if it attacks Israel. On Saturday, Trump stated that the US "is ready to help". In reference to the protests, he added, "As for all other matters, I think we should see what happens inside Iran." Israel and Iran fought a 12-day war in June.
