A senior IDF official stated Monday evening that the military is preparing to conduct independent operations in Iran without U.S. assistance, and that this could happen soon. The statement, reported by a single credible source, marks the most explicit military readiness declaration yet from an Israeli official regarding unilateral action against Iran.
A senior IDF official told Israeli media Monday evening that the military is actively preparing to conduct operations inside Iran autonomously, without reliance on American support, and that such an operation 'could happen soon'. The statement represents a significant escalation in public signaling from the Israeli defense establishment.
This is the first time a senior Israeli military figure has publicly declared independent operational readiness inside Iran so explicitly. The announcement follows weeks of escalating rhetoric on both sides: as The Zioneer has reported, Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated on June 14 that 'the response is near,' and multiple Iranian officials have warned of a 'significant and soon' response to Israel and the U.S. An IRGC-affiliated analyst assessed on June 16 that Tehran recognizes its limited ability to retaliate without direct U.S. involvement.
On the Israeli side, commentator Chaim Cohen assessed on June 17 that officials were preparing the Israeli public for an independent campaign against Iran within weeks. The IDF's latest statement now appears to confirm that operational planning has reached an advanced stage.
It remains unclear what form the operation would take — whether airstrikes, cyber operations, or special forces action — and whether a final decision has been taken at the political level. The account is based on a single source and has not been independently corroborated at this stage.
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