The US and Israel conducted joint naval military drills in the Red Sea. The war games come amid a potential US attack on Iran.
“A joint exercise was conducted yesterday between a U.S. Navy destroyer and Israeli Navy vessels. The drill was held as part of the ongoing cooperation between the Israeli Navy and the US Fifth Fleet in the Red Sea arena,” The IDF posted on X Monday. “The destroyer docked at the port as part of a pre-planned, routine visit and within the framework of the strategic and close cooperation between the two navies and respective militaries.”
🇮🇱⚓️🇺🇸A joint exercise was conducted yesterday between a U.S. Navy destroyer and Israeli Navy vessels. The drill was held as part of the ongoing cooperation between the Israeli Navy and the @US5thfleet in the Red Sea arena.
The destroyer docked at the port as part of a… pic.twitter.com/tvXpOkCPzz
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 2, 2026
In recent weeks, the US has moved an aircraft carrier strike group, fighter jets, and advanced air defense systems into the region to prepare for a conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran and ordered his staff to create plans for a “decisive” strike that will lead to the fall of the government in Tehran.
Trump has issued a series of maximalist demands to Tehran, including dismantling its nuclear enrichment and missile programs. Iran has ruled out negotiation on this issue and believes uranium enrichment and missiles are key to its sovereignty and national defense.
Top Israeli defense officials have traveled to the US for meetings with top military officials. Following a meeting at the Pentagon, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said on Sunday he does not believe a US attack is imminent, but will happen within two months.
