Israel's security establishment has ramped up its defensive readiness in anticipation of a potential major strike by the United States against Iran. These heightened measures follow reports from Israeli media suggesting that the current regional tensions have reached their most critical point, with officials describing the situation as being on the verge of an explosion.
Reports from the daily newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth indicate that the increased alert level stems from assessments that President Donald Trump could order significant attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure and energy facilities. According to Channel 12, the Israeli security apparatus is actively preparing for two distinct scenarios: a unilateral US operation or potential Israeli participation in such an attack, provided it receives approval from the US president. An unidentified official quoted by the channel suggested that President Trump now views negotiations with Tehran as a waste of time and is closer than ever to authorizing a major offensive. Similarly, Channel 13 characterized the current period as involving critical hours, noting that the US is nearing an order for a renewed, large-scale strike.
The current climate of apprehension follows a warning from President Trump on Friday, in which he stated the US would strike Iran very hard. This threat echoes his mid-July declaration that if Iran did not return to the negotiating table, the US would move to shut down all power stations and bridges. Iran has responded to these threats by warning that any assault on its infrastructure would be met with retaliatory strikes against infrastructure across the region.
Diplomatic efforts have struggled to gain momentum since a war-ending memorandum was signed by Washington and Tehran on June 18. Subsequent negotiations have remained stalled due to deep-seated disagreements regarding security arrangements and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The current state of high alert follows a previous military engagement on February 28, when both the US and Israel launched attacks against Iran. At that time, Tehran reported over 3,000 deaths and responded with a series of missile and drone strikes.
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