US reports suggesting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to brief President Donald Trump on a potential new attack plan against Iran have triggered widespread reactions on social media, amid questions over the likelihood of a new military confrontation between the two sides.
These reports come ahead of an anticipated meeting between Netanyahu and Trump at the end of this month, at a sensitive moment marked by rising tensions between Tel Aviv and Tehran, alongside fears of a renewed cycle of violence that was temporarily halted by a ceasefire agreement.
The reports coincided with disclosures by the US outlet Axios that the Israeli Chief of Staff informed the commander of US Central Command of Israel’s concern regarding a missile exercise launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, viewing recent Iranian movements as a possible cover for a surprise attack.
Israeli reports state that Iran is seeking to expand its missile arsenal and intensify missile tests and military drills, producing ballistic missiles at a rapid pace and in large quantities, alongside tests involving ballistic and cruise missiles against simulated targets.
Israeli sources also indicated that Iran conducted a phone alert drill a month ago in several areas, similar to the warning messages Israelis receive during missile launches, a move reflecting the seriousness of preparations for a potential confrontation.
In numerical terms, Israeli estimates indicate that Tehran produces around 300 ballistic missiles per month, with annual output potentially reaching 3,000 missiles, a development that raises Tel Aviv’s concerns over the growing Iranian missile capabilities.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to the possibility of an Israeli attack by stating that Iran does not rule it out but is fully prepared, adding that his country has already rebuilt everything that was damaged in the previous aggression.
Araghchi added that if Israel seeks to repeat the same failed experience, it will not achieve a better result, a clear message reflecting Tehran’s confidence in its ability to respond to any potential attack, amid an atmosphere of mutual verbal escalation.
The programme Shabakat (2025/12/22) monitored some reactions by activists to these reports and statements regarding a potential new Israeli attack on Iran. Salah Al Din wrote:
Wars are coming, coming, and the Zionists will not calm down until a third world war breaks out.
For his part, a researcher downplayed the likelihood of Iran launching a preemptive strike on Israel, noting that this is not part of Iranian military doctrine. He posted:
Iran will not launch an attack on Israel, and this is not part of Iranian military doctrine. Iran only defends itself if it is attacked, and it is difficult to imagine Iran carrying out a surprise attack without achieving a strategic objective that alters the balance of power between the two sides.
Meanwhile, Lamine argued that previous Israeli strikes did not achieve their strategic objectives but instead made Iran more prepared and cautious than before. She wrote:
Previously, Iran did not take Israel and its threats seriously and did not imagine an attack targeting the highest level of leadership. Today, Israel has lost the element of surprise and lost its chance to inflict a decisive defeat on Iran. In short, the blow that does not kill you makes you stronger.
In contrast, Issa warned of the risks of opening a military front with Iran, which enjoys Russian and Chinese support. He posted:
I believe that opening an Iran front, which is supported by China and Russia, will pose a danger to the region, including Israel.
In this context, Axios cited sources as saying that the greatest risk lies in the outbreak of a war between Israel and Iran as a result of miscalculation, with each side believing that the other is planning an attack and seeking to preempt it.
The sources noted that US intelligence currently has no evidence of an imminent Iranian attack, indicating that the escalation may stem more from faulty assessments by both sides than from actual offensive intentions.
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