US CENTCOM chief meets top IDF generals amid US military buildup in Mideast
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US Central Command commander Adm. Brad Cooper visited Israel on Saturday, meeting senior Israeli military officials amid heightened regional tensions over Iran's protest crackdown.

Cooper held discussions at Tel Aviv's Kirya headquarters with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Intelligence Directorate chief Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder, and Operations Directorate chief Maj. Gen. Itzik Cohen.

The Israeli military has remained on high alert and conducted preparations following US threats of action against Iran. President Donald Trump indicated he is preserving the option for military strikes if Iran proceeds with executions of protesters.

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