Arab diplomats indicate Iran is planning a "complex response" to the Jewish state, including an attack with more weapons and warheads that haven't yet been deployed.

Washington and Jerusalem are actively preparing for this potential Iranian counterattack.

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ramped up his threats against Israel and the United States on Saturday.

"The enemies—be it the Zionist regime or the United States of America—will definitely receive a crushing response in return for what they are doing against the Iranian nation and the resistance front," Khamenei declared.

WATCH CBN News Analysis from Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell

An Iranian official also warned Iran may reconsider its nuclear doctrine if it faces an "existential threat." He added Iran has the technical capabilities to produce nuclear weapons but is currently restrained by a Fatwa, or Islamic ruling, by the Supreme Leader.

The Iranian threats follow Israel's devastating attack on October 26th that damaged Iran's ballistic missile production and destroyed much of its air defenses.

The Israeli air attack followed Iran's October 1st strike when Tehran launched more than 180 ballistic missiles against Israel.

In light of Iran's threats, the US and Israel are preparing. US CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla met with Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi late last week and Kurilla visited the THAAD air defense battery meant to bolster Israel's protection against missile attack.

The Pentagon also announced that the US 5th Bomber Wing of B-52s had arrived in the region. Washington is also reportedly warning Iran it won't be able to restrain Israel next time if Iran attacks.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told IDF troops on Sunday that Israel is fighting Iran on multiple fronts.

"Iran is trying to harm Israel," he stated. "It starts from Gaza, and through Lebanon, and continues to Yemen and Iraq and other places, and in all of these places we are stopping and striking them."

On the border with Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out Israel's goals for its war with Hezbollah.

"With or without an agreement, the key to restoring the calm and security in the north, the key to returning our residents in the north safely to their homes, is—first of all—to push Hezbollah beyond the Litani (River)," Netanyahu explained. "Second is to strike at any attempt to rearm itself. Third is to respond vigorously to any action against us. Simply put: enforcement, enforcement, enforcement—and cutting off Hezbollah's pipeline from Iran through Syria. To all of this, we are committed."

In Gaza, Israel's latest intelligence assessments suggest 51 of the 101 hostages held in Gaza are still alive.

Intelligence also suggests Hamas has murdered at least 27 hostages in captivity. Defense Minister Gallant said this week that recovering the hostages is now the IDF's most important mission in Gaza.

Also, on the Sunday before the US elections, a number of Jews gathered in the Biblical city of Shiloh in Samaria to pray for America. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

Chris Mitchell: CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief In a time where the world's attention is riveted on events in the Middle East, CBN viewers have come to appreciate Chris Mitchell's timely reports from this explosive region of the world.

To receive daily emails from Breaking Christian News to your inbox CLICK HERE

Why the New RomCom ‘MERV’ Can Bring You Joy This Christmas

How the 'Heavens Declare the Glory of God': What One Man's Research Has Revealed about The Star of Bethlehem

Over 50 Tren de Aragua Gang Members Imported Under Democrats Indicted in Nebraska in Massive Nationwide ATM Jackpotting Scheme

205 Child Victims Located and Rescued in DOJ Sex Exploitation Op

Trump Admin Pausing All Off Shore Wind Project Construction Due To National Security Concerns

Trump Grants Federal Workers Two Additional Christmas Holidays

America Fest 2025: Erika Kirk Endorses 'My Husband's Friend' JD Vance for President

Brent Bozell Confirmed as US Ambassador to South Africa

Jury Quickly Convicts Judge Who Helped Illegal Migrant Escape ICE

Feds Estimate Somali-Linked Fraud in Walz's Minnesota Could Top $9 Billion

Trump SUSPENDS 'Green Card Lottery' after Program Let Brown University–MIT Shooting Suspect Enter the US

Brown, MIT Shooter Found Dead for Days in NH Storage Unit; Motive Still a Mystery

House Passes Bill to Criminalize Transgender Mutilation of Children

November Inflation Falls to 2.7%, Lower than Expected: 'This Is Good News for Wall Street; It’s Good News for Main Street'

MOVIEGUIDE's Review of the New Animated Film: DAVID

Massachusetts Drops Controversial Gender Ideology Mandate for Licensing Foster Care Parents

Nearly 40% of Women Suffer Severe Grief for Years after Abortion, Miscarriage: Study

Former Pfizer Vice President: COVID Shots Were 'Designed to Cause Injury,' Reduce Fertility

Dutch Sheets Shares a Warning from the US National Counterterrorism Center

Venezuela: Trump's Pressure Campaign and Maduro's Fury