JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran is preparing to "imminently" launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to a senior U.S. administration official, who warned Tuesday of "severe consequences" should it take place.

Iran is preparing to launch an "imminent" ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to a senior White House official. The Pentagon is actively supporting Israel in its preparations to defend agains the attack,

Iran already launched an unprecedented direct attack on Israel in April, but few of the Iranian projectiles reached their targets.