The Israeli military is actively preparing plans for a potential new operation against Iran following the conclusion of Operation Zeer al-Assad, according to reporting by Israel Hayom, the country’s most widely distributed newspaper [1][2][3]. The planning effort reflects an assessment among Israeli military leadership that the recently completed campaign has not fully addressed perceived Iranian threats.
According to Israeli military sources cited by Israel Hayom, operational and intelligence coordination between Israel and the United States remains close, with American and Israeli officers stationed in each other’s countries [1][2][3]. However, Israeli planners are simultaneously preparing for the possibility of conducting an independent operation if diplomatic or political circumstances prevent U.S. involvement [1][2].
The reporting indicates that Israeli military leadership has not adopted a posture of strategic completion following Zeer al-Assad. Instead, sources within the Israeli military suggest the campaign represents a phase rather than a conclusion, with new targets already under consideration [4]. The exact scope, timing, or targets of any potential future operation remain undisclosed.
The preparations come amid shifting regional dynamics. U.S. sanctions policy toward Iran has undergone adjustments, affecting both the strategic environment and the calculations underlying Israeli operational planning [5]. The coordination between Israeli and American military establishments appears to be adapting to these changing circumstances while maintaining the operational partnership that has characterized recent military activities.
Israel Hayom’s reporting does not specify whether any formal request for U.S. participation in a future operation has been made, nor does it indicate whether American military planners have formally approved or committed to involvement in any prospective action. The emphasis on Israeli preparations for independent capability suggests contingency planning rather than confirmed joint operations.
The continuation of planning discussions reflects broader Israeli strategic assessments of Iran’s military capabilities, regional influence, and threat trajectories. However, the specific intelligence driving these assessments – and the operational concepts under consideration – remain classified.
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- [1] Report from حزب الله الإلكتروني Critical of Hamas and Israeli forces
- [2] Report from وكالة شهاب للانباء Critical of IDF and settlers
- [3] Report from أخبار غزة الأن Critical of IDF and Israeli Air Force
- [4] Israel eyes new targets, more aggressive strikes in next …
- [5] Iranian Airspace Threats Escalate as US Flight Ban Deepens Regional Tensions
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