Israeli security officials are reportedly preparing for the possibility of a surprise Iranian missile and drone strike amid continuing negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Israeli officials have reportedly discussed the possibility of a surprise Iranian missile and drone attack amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations. (Representative image | Reuters via ANI)
Israeli security officials fear Iran could launch a surprise missile and drone attack targeting Gulf countries and Israel amid ongoing indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post.
The possibility of a preemptive Iranian strike was discussed during a high-level security assessment involving senior military officials and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, the report said.
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The warning comes at a time when the United States and Iran continue indirect ceasefire negotiations, even as differences reportedly persist between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the broader approach towards Tehran.
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According to Israeli officials, Iran may attempt to strike before Washington and Tel Aviv conclude that diplomacy has failed and move towards military action.
The Jerusalem Post reported that the Israeli Air Force and the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Operations Directorate, led by Maj Gen Hidai Zilberman, held discussions with American counterparts to strengthen operational preparedness.
The discussions reportedly focused on intelligence-sharing related to unusual Iranian military activity and improving coordination in case of a possible escalation.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt Gen Eyal Zamir also held consultations with senior military commanders covering both defensive and offensive scenarios.
Zamir has reportedly remained in touch with American military officials regarding possible responses in the event of an Iranian attack.
A military source quoted by Walla said Israeli and US officials recently carried out a broad operational review following joint military operations to improve the detection and interception of Iranian threats.
The review reportedly led to closer cooperation on missile interception systems, software upgrades, troop reinforcements and technological integration.
The report also stated that shipments of American military equipment to Israel have increased significantly over the past month amid growing concerns over regional escalation.
Trump, meanwhile, reiterated his opposition to Iran’s nuclear programme.
“We will get it. We don’t need it, we don’t want it. We’ll probably destroy it after we get it, but we’re not going to let them have it,” Trump told reporters.
Iran is believed to possess around 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium, which Western powers consider enough for potential weapons development if further enriched.
Neutralising or securing the stockpile remains central to Washington’s diplomatic and military strategy towards Tehran.
Israel has consistently opposed Iran’s nuclear programme and has repeatedly described it as a major threat to regional security.
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