A very senior Israeli security official said Wednesday evening that the next round of confrontation with Iran will be the final one, and that Israel will use means it has not yet employed, which the Iranian regime will struggle to survive. The remarks were reported by a security-affiliated the source but not yet confirmed by official Israeli spokespersons.
A very senior Israeli security official warned Wednesday evening that the next military round with Iran will be the final one, and that Israel will use capabilities it has never deployed before, escalating the rhetoric from the security establishment. The official's statement, reported by a security-affiliated the source, did not specify the nature of the means, leaving analysts to speculate about electromagnetic weapons or other advanced systems.
The threat comes amid a persistent cycle of threats and counter-threats between Israel and Iran. Over the past month, The Zioneer has reported on multiple Israeli warnings of a return to intense fighting, including a senior security official's assessment in early June that a resumption of hostilities was likely within days. Iranian leaders have also issued repeated threats of a 'harsh response' and claimed strategic victories. Meanwhile, experts have assessed that Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity has been severely degraded, though the regime retains the ability to strike back via proxies.
The statement is the most explicit yet from an Israeli official about the scope of a potential future round. It remains unclear whether the official was referencing a specific operational plan or a broader strategic posture. No official confirmation has been issued by the IDF, the Prime Minister's Office, or the Defense Ministry.
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