A senior Israeli official told reporters in Washington that Iran now possesses roughly 1,500 ballistic missiles and that Israel is weighing another military operation in refugee camps in Judea and Samaria. The official reiterated that the decision on striking Iran lies with President Trump, with all options — from a diplomatic agreement to a significant attack — remaining on the table. He also confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, and addressed the controversy over a Likud video targeting MK Eisenkot, saying the prime minister had not seen it.
A senior Israeli official expanded on his earlier briefing to reporters in Washington on Wednesday, providing new details on Iran's military capabilities and potential Israeli operations in Judea and Samaria.
As The Zioneer reported at 18:01, the official had stated that the decision on whether to strike Iran now rests with President Trump, with all options — from a diplomatic agreement to a significant military operation — on the table. In the latest round of the briefing, the official added that Iran currently possesses approximately 1,500 ballistic missiles, and that Israel is considering a further military operation in refugee camps in Judea and Samaria. The official also confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive — a statement that appeared to counter speculation about his status.
The official addressed the domestic political controversy surrounding a Likud campaign video targeting MK Gadi Eisenkot, which has drawn criticism for exploiting bereavement. The official said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had not seen the video and urged both sides to avoid politicizing the issue of bereavement. He also noted that threats against the prime minister's son Yair and wife Sara were not receiving proportional attention.
The briefing comes amid a strategic standoff between the U.S. and Iran, with Washington holding the key to any major Israeli strike. The specific mention of 1,500 ballistic missiles provides a more detailed picture of Iran's remaining arsenal, which Israeli officials have previously described as significantly degraded.
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