Afghanistan, June 12 -- According to reports on Thursday, June 12, Israel readies for a potential Iran strike as U.S. evacuates embassy staff from Iraq and other regional countries.

Reports from CBS News reveal that Israel is fully prepared to conduct a military operation against Iran, according to multiple U.S. officials.

American intelligence indicates that Iran may retaliate by targeting U.S. facilities in Iraq. In response, the U.S. State Department has instructed non-essential embassy staff in Baghdad to leave the country.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from Gulf bases, warning that regional tensions are escalating dangerously.

Meanwhile, Israel's readiness comes as...