The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has dismissed claims that it warned Israel to prepare for a possible renewal of war with Iran, calling such reports "mere speculation".
The denial comes days after US President Donald Trump said renewed attacks on Iran were "highly unlikely".
Reports of warning to IDF
Local reports in Israel claimed CENTCOM had told Israel Defence Forces (IDF) personnel in the US to get ready for the possibility of renewed fighting.
Itay Blumental, military correspondent for broadcaster Kan 11, quoted a source as saying: "The messages being conveyed through the security channel to Israel—and also to Gulf states—are that they should prepare for the possibility of renewed war in Iran soon."
Background of tensions
The reports emerged amid ongoing tensions in the region, including a US attack helicopter firing a missile in the Gulf of Oman in early October, and a boat destroyed by the US in the same area in October, accused of spying on US Navy ships.
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