Israel closes nearly 30 embassies around the world for fear of retaliation from Iran. Since the war began on October 7, it has become common practice.
Tehran's calls to avenge the attack on its consulate in Damascus redoubled security measures. "Difficult days await us, it is not certain that the worst is behind us," the head of military intelligence admitted on Thursday. "We are prepared for all scenarios," said military spokesman Daniel Hagari, adding that "the forces are well deployed in defensive and offensive formations"