Israeli security authorities have reportedly raised their military alert to the highest level amid growing concerns that war with Iran could resume, with officials increasingly worried that Tehran may seek to launch the first strike rather than wait for another Israeli attack.
Israeli media reported on Tuesday evening that the security establishment had moved to maximum readiness as the possibility of renewed military confrontation with Iran increased.
According to Israel’s Channel 14, security officials are particularly concerned that Tehran could launch a large-scale surprise attack intended to catch Israel off guard and seize the initiative in a new round of hostilities.
Israel Fears Iran Could Launch a Pre-emptive Attack
Channel 14 reported that Israeli security officials fear Iran may attempt to change the rules of engagement after being caught off guard by Israeli military operations on two previous occasions.
Israeli assessments suggest that Tehran could seek to avoid a similar scenario by launching a large-scale pre-emptive attack rather than waiting for Israel to initiate another round of military operations.
Such a move, Israeli officials fear, could trigger a new phase of direct military confrontation between the two countries.
The concern reflects a possible shift in the way Israeli security authorities assess Iranian intentions, with attention increasingly focused on the prospect that Tehran might choose the timing and scale of the next confrontation.
Iran Reportedly Rebuilding Missile and Drone Capabilities Despite Economic Crisis
The Israeli channel reported that concerns over Iran’s military intentions are growing despite the severe economic crisis facing the country.
According to Israeli security assessments cited by Channel 14, the Iranian government continues to allocate substantial resources towards rebuilding and restoring its military capabilities.
These efforts reportedly include the reconstruction and expansion of Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities, the restoration of missile launch platforms and the development of unmanned aerial systems.
Israeli assessments also suggest that Tehran is working to repair military capabilities damaged during previous attacks.
The continued investment in military reconstruction, despite Iran’s economic difficulties, has reportedly intensified Israeli concerns that Tehran is preparing itself for another potential confrontation.
Israel Prepares for Iranian Attack While Considering Renewed Strikes
Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces are strengthening their operational readiness to respond to several possible scenarios.
These preparations reportedly include measures intended to address the possibility of a surprise Iranian attack, alongside contingency planning for renewed Israeli military strikes inside Iran in coordination with the United States.
The preparations suggest that Israeli military planning is focused on both defensive measures against a potential Iranian offensive and the possibility of launching another round of attacks against Iranian targets.
However, Channel 14 emphasised that Israel’s political leadership has not yet made an official decision to begin a new military campaign against Iran.
The heightened state of readiness primarily reflects concerns within the Israeli security establishment that a military escalation could develop rapidly.
Israeli Elections Add Political Pressure to Military Calculations
The developments come as Israel approaches its elections, introducing an additional political dimension to any potential decision to resume military operations against Iran.
Israeli security assessments indicate that launching another military campaign could carry far-reaching consequences for both national security and the domestic political landscape.
The possibility of renewed confrontation is therefore being considered against a backdrop of heightened military alert and the political implications of another war ahead of the elections.
Netanyahu and Trump Reportedly Discussed Joint Military Action Against Iran
The latest reports follow claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently presented US President Donald Trump with intelligence concerning what he described as dangerous Iranian steps in the nuclear field.
US news website Axios reported on Tuesday, citing informed sources, that Netanyahu had briefed Trump on recent Iranian nuclear developments that the Israeli leader regarded as particularly concerning.
According to those sources, Trump and Netanyahu also discussed the possibility of launching a joint military attack against Iran before the Israeli elections.
The discussions reportedly coincided with increased military alert levels and preparations by both the American and Israeli armed forces in recent weeks.
While no formal Israeli political decision to resume attacks has been announced, the reported discussions between Washington and Tel Aviv, combined with heightened military readiness, have raised concerns over the possibility of another direct military confrontation with Tehran.
