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Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026
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Biden Administration Expects Imminent Iranian Attack on Israel
The Biden administration is convinced that Iran will attack Israel in the coming days in retaliation for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, potentially involving Hezbollah. Concerns are raised over the ability to mobilize a regional and international coalition like the one that defended Israel in April. President Joe Biden stressed the importance of maintaining a ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating tensions.
The Biden administration is convinced that Iran will attack Israel in the coming days, an event expected to be larger in scale than the April 13 strike, according to three American sources cited by Axios.
This anticipated retaliation follows the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and may involve the Lebanese Hezbollah.
The administration fears difficulties in rallying the same regional and international coalition that aided Israel four months ago when it faced a barrage of drones and missiles.
President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the escalating tensions in the Middle East during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden stressed the importance of maintaining a ceasefire in Gaza despite Haniyeh's killing, noting its negative impact on peace efforts.
Haniyeh, a Hamas political leader, will be buried in Qatar after a funeral prayer at the national mosque in Doha, with burial in the city of Lusail.
This anticipated retaliation follows the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and may involve the Lebanese Hezbollah.
The administration fears difficulties in rallying the same regional and international coalition that aided Israel four months ago when it faced a barrage of drones and missiles.
President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the escalating tensions in the Middle East during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden stressed the importance of maintaining a ceasefire in Gaza despite Haniyeh's killing, noting its negative impact on peace efforts.
Haniyeh, a Hamas political leader, will be buried in Qatar after a funeral prayer at the national mosque in Doha, with burial in the city of Lusail.
