Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday evening that the IDF has been instructed to prepare for another 'Operation Blue White' in Iran, should it be required. The directive suggests a qualitative military capability against Iran remains on the table as an active contingency.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Thursday evening that the IDF has been directed to prepare for an additional 'Operation Blue White' strike in Iran, to be activated if required. The statement, reported by multiple Israeli outlets, indicates that a second major attack on Iranian territory — following the initial Operation Blue White — is being actively planned as a military contingency. No timeline or trigger conditions were specified. Katz's remarks come amid ongoing tensions with Iran and its proxies, and follow weeks of Security Cabinet deliberations on the Iranian threat. The directive does not amount to an operational order, but signals that the option remains a live part of Israel's strategic posture. Further details on the scope or targets of the prospective operation were not disclosed.
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