An Israeli security assessment indicates a high probability of an Iranian retaliatory strike against Israel if the United States launches attacks from Israeli territory tonight, according to reports. The assessment, circulating late Wednesday night, adds a new dimension to the ongoing regional standoff as the US reportedly prepares for a major operation against Iran.
An Israeli security assessment, circulating late Wednesday night, warns of a high probability of an Iranian retaliatory strike against Israel if the United States carries out its reported operation from Israeli territory. The assessment, based on a single source and not yet officially confirmed, adds a new dimension to the conditional nature of the Iranian threat by explicitly linking the origin of the US strikes to the likelihood of an Iranian response.
The thread on this development began at 20:50 Jerusalem, when a security source warned that the US was preparing an attack 'bigger than anything seen' (The Zioneer, version 1). Shortly after, at 20:50, assessments indicated that US preparations pointed toward a broad operational plan, not a point strike (version 2). At 20:50, The Zioneer reported that Israel had been formally notified by the US of potential widespread strikes on Iran tonight (version 3). A prior assessment at 19:16 also noted the possibility of an Iraqi response to tonight's strikes. The source quality has evolved from an initial single-source warning to multiple corroborating reports, though none have been officially confirmed by US or Israeli authorities.
As The Zioneer reported at 22:51 Jerusalem, an Israeli source told Al-Arabiya that the United States had formally notified Israel of its intention to carry out 'powerful strikes' on Iranian targets tonight. The defense establishment remains on high alert, though the Home Front Command has not issued new civil defense guidelines. The Zioneer has also previously reported on the high state of alert, including a report on July 25 that Trump delayed a US strike on Iran overnight Saturday, with Israel standing by in high alert.
The US has not confirmed any strike plans, and Israeli officials have not publicly addressed the latest assessment. The situation remains fluid, with diplomatic and military channels reportedly active. The assessment itself is unverified and based on a single source, and the timing and scope of any potential Iranian response remain unclear.
4 developments
- DevelopingAssessment: Iran retaliation expected around 20:00 tonight
- DevelopingAnalyst warns Iran may retaliate against Israel if US launches strikes tonight
- DevelopingIsraeli security establishment braces for possible US strike on Iran, report says
- DevelopingAnalyst poll: Telegram audience largely expects US action against Iran tonight
Source and signal
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