The Israeli Broadcasting Authority revealed that the United States informed the Israeli occupation state of its intention to escalate attacks against Iran in the coming days.

The US Central Command had previously announced that it diverted the course of 9 commercial ships that attempted to breach Iran's blockade.

Follow the story: 'Washington Post': The United States is approaching a comprehensive war with Iran.

In a related context, US President Donald Trump affirmed that Americans are not against war, but they are against rising energy prices.