This escalation follows five consecutive days of ballistic missile tests by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, including 30 missiles fired during recent drills. Israeli security assessments now suggest Iran has restored its capacity to roughly 400 active launchers, nearly reaching pre-war levels. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has since briefed President Donald Trump on these movements and held talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, warning that any Iranian aggression would trigger an unprecedented retaliation.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Orders Full Military Mobilization for 72 Hours
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The Iranian government has shifted its defense forces to a status of peak readiness, deploying ballistic missiles, tanks, and armored vehicles toward the Iraqi border over the last 24 hours. Initial reports from Tehran indicate a full military mobilization placing all armed forces on the highest alert for the next 72 hours. Israel has responded by placing its own military on full alert, with the Air Force intensifying training sorties over Syria and Iraq to prevent a surprise attack.
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