An Israeli security assessment warns that U.S. President Donald Trump's expected intensification of strikes on Iranian infrastructure and senior officials could lead to direct Iranian retaliation against Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a six-hour security consultation, during which he spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The assessment notes that U.S. Central Command has struck some 1,000 targets across Iran in the past ten days, reported i24 and Amichai Stein.
The Israeli security assessment that a further escalation of U.S. strikes on Iran could prompt direct Iranian retaliation against Israel was first reported by i24 and Amichai Stein at 19:57 Jerusalem on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a six-hour security consultation in response, during which he spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio — signaling that Israeli leadership is preparing for possible fallout. The assessment notes that U.S. Central Command has struck approximately 1,000 targets across Iran over the past ten days, targeting air defenses, missile storage sites, and other infrastructure.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, the Pentagon has confirmed multiple consecutive nights of operations, with President Trump warning of further escalation if Tehran continues to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a series of escalatory steps: on July 8, Trump warned of potential new strikes; on July 9, the U.S. military struck more than 90 targets on a second consecutive night; and on July 20, Trump confirmed heavy strikes honoring fallen soldiers. The Zioneer also reported on June 10 that Defense Secretary Hegseth vowed 'powerful and clear' strikes, and that Trump chaired a Situation Room meeting on wider strike plans.
Israeli defense officials assess that the shift in U.S. operations from maritime interdiction to direct strikes on Iranian territory and senior figures increases the probability of Iranian retaliation against Israel. The assessment echoes earlier warnings that such strikes could lead Iran to fire on Israel.
No change in the Home Front Command's civil-defense guidelines has been announced at this time. It remains unclear whether Iran has formulated a specific retaliatory plan or is awaiting further developments.
5 developments
- DevelopingYair Goldblatt: current US strikes on Iran follow briefings they would escalate
- DevelopingCommentator Yair Goldblatt questions whether Israel can strike Iran under immediate threat without US backing
- DevelopingAnalyst warns Iran may retaliate against Israel if US launches strikes tonight
- DevelopingAnalyst assesses Israel may again strike Iran alone, as in Operation Rising Lion
Source and signal
- Internal intake