Israel's ready for 'large-scale war'

Iran may attack in Trump lead-up

- CHRIS HUGHES

ISRAEL’S military is on high alert amid warnings that Iran may be gearing up for a major attack that could spark a large-scale war.

In the latest flare-up between the two, Tehran is believed to be preparing to hit Israeli targets before Donald Trump becomes US President on January 20.

Iran is feared to be deciding whether to target infrastructure and energy supplies or carry out a cyber-attack.

It first targeted Israel last year with 330 drones and missiles after Israel hit its consul building in Damascus, killing three generals and four officers.

That prompted an Israeli missile response, leading to direct exchanges.

Iran vowed to launch revenge strikes after an attack in October hit missile, drone and air defence targets.

Pressure was stepped up by recent Israeli strikes on Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after they targeted Israel.