Iranian forces today (Saturday) took control of a partially Israeli-owned ship in the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, the ship is MSC Aries, which is partially owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer.
The security establishment was on high alert over the weekend amid the possibility that Iran would react radically to the assassination of a senior Revolutionary Guards officer. The fear in Israel is that the Iranians They are preparing for a broad attack that will cause damage and casualties to the Israeli rear because in their view Israel damaged the consulate that Zahedi was in. The President of the United States, Joe Biden, was asked last night about the increasing tensions between Iran and Israel, and stated that in his estimation, an Iranian attack on Israel will occur "soon" He also added and emphasized the American commitment to the defense of Israel. The commander of the U.S Army's Central Command, General Eric Korilla, announced that he is extending his stay in Israel by another day, an Israeli official said.