Israel Orders Military to Step Up Readiness for Possible New Strikes on Iran as Tehran Threatens Wider War
Israel’s security cabinet has ordered the military to increase preparations for a possible new attack on Iran, raising fears that fighting could resume despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.
Israeli reports said the directives could lead to military operations capable of triggering a new war. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to launch military action without a direct and immediate threat.
Iran has responded with a broader warning. Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said Iranian forces could target US military bases involved in an attack from West Asia to Europe, warning that there would be “no safe distance” if Washington launches another war.
The latest developments come as Washington and Tehran continue to face major disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program and the future of the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomatic efforts remain underway to prevent another major round of fighting.