Security levels heightened as US intervention speculation grows
January 11, 2026: Israel has raised its security alert levels amid concerns that the United States could intervene in Iran, which is currently witnessing its biggest anti-government protests in years. According to Israeli sources, authorities are closely tracking developments as unrest deepens inside Iran, raising fears of wider regional fallout.
The alert follows repeated warnings by US President Donald Trump to Iran’s leadership against using force on protesters, with Washington saying it is “ready to help” if the situation escalates. Israeli officials held security consultations over the weekend, though details of the operational measures remain undisclosed. The move comes just months after Israel and Iran were locked in a brief but intense 12-day conflict in June.
Sources said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the situation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a phone call on Saturday, including the possibility of American intervention in Iran. While the call was confirmed by US officials, its contents were not revealed, highlighting growing uncertainty as regional and global powers weigh their next steps.