Israel has warned it can restart military action against Iran at any moment even as diplomatic talks involving Washington and Tehran continue over ceasefire and nuclear issues.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo Credits: X/Benjamin Netanyahu)
Even as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran showed signs of movement, Israel on Sunday signalled that it was prepared to escalate military action against Iran at short notice.
The warning from Israel’s top military leadership comes at a sensitive moment in the region, with negotiations underway over a possible extension of the ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The talks have also revived global attention on Iran’s nuclear programme, a red line repeatedly flagged by both Israel and the United States.
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Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir said the Israeli military remained fully prepared for renewed operations against Iran and would continue maintaining operational flexibility. Speaking during a situational assessment at the military’s Northern Command, Zamir said the army was ready to “resume intense combat operations immediately” if required.
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According to a statement issued by the Israeli military, Zamir said Israel would continue efforts to weaken Iran’s capabilities while remaining on high alert for future developments.
The remarks came amid reports of progress in ongoing US-Iran discussions. According to Xinhua news agency, the talks are focused on extending the ceasefire arrangement and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though disagreements persist over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet was expected to meet later on Sunday to review the evolving situation.
Netanyahu also revealed details of his latest conversation with US President Donald Trump, saying both leaders were aligned on preventing Iran from retaining any nuclear threat capability under a future agreement.
In a post on social media platform X, Netanyahu said he had discussed the proposed memorandum of understanding linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the upcoming negotiations surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme.
He thanked Trump for what he described as his “unwavering commitment” to Israel’s security interests, including cooperation during Operation Roaring Lion and Epic Fury.
“President Trump and I agreed that any final agreement with Iran must eliminate the nuclear danger,” Netanyahu said.
He added that such a deal would require the dismantling of Iran’s uranium enrichment infrastructure and the removal of enriched nuclear material from Iranian territory.
Zamir also said Israeli forces were continuing military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Although a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced in April, Israeli troops have not fully withdrawn from southern Lebanon. Israel continues to conduct near-daily strikes in the region, maintaining that Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure remain active targets.
The developments have added to concerns that regional tensions could flare up again despite ongoing diplomatic engagement involving Iran and the United States.
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