Iran attacks Israel before U.S. presidential election...U.S., Middle East power buildup

Iran "Israel Will Taste Unimaginable Response"
Iranian military prepares list of military targets in Israel"
CNN "Iran Plans to Respond Before U.S. Presidential Election on May 5"
Axios "Iran Prepares to Attack Israel in Days"

[Anchor]
There are reports that Iran will carry out retaliatory attacks on Israel's airstrikes before the U.S. presidential election on the 5th.

The U.S. government has repeatedly called for a diplomatic solution, but has decided to increase its power in the Middle East, saying it will support Israel if Iran retaliates.

Reporter Cho Soo-hyun reports.

[Reporter]
After Israel's airstrike on the 26th of last month, Iran declared retaliation, saying it would experience an unimaginable response.

There is also a message that Iranian military commanders are preparing a list of dozens of military targets in Israel.

CNN, citing a senior Iranian official, reported that Iran is planning a clear and painful response before the U.S. presidential election on the 5th.U.S. online media outlet Axios

also said Israeli intelligence found Iran preparing to attack in the coming days.

However, instead of its territory, it expected large-scale drone and ballistic missile attacks through pro-Iranian armed groups in Iraq.

Analysts say this may be an attempt to avoid Israeli retaliation in the future.

The U.S. government said it would continue its mediation efforts and stressed that it ultimately expects a ceasefire and a diplomatic solution.

At the same time, he reaffirmed his security commitment, saying he would support Israel if Iran launched an attack.

[Karyn Jean-Pierre / White House Press Secretary] Iran must not respond to Israeli retaliation. If you choose a response, the United States will support Israel's defense.]

The United States has also announced plans to deploy additional weapons to protect its citizens and defend Israel.

It has decided to deploy a ballistic missile defense destroyer, battalions of fighters and aerial tankers, and several more B-52 strategic bombers, which will take months to reach the Middle East.

I'm Jo Suhyun of YTN.

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