IDF on Highest Alert Ahead of Possible Strike on Iran

The IDF is on peak alert ahead of the possibility of a strike on Iran, as the security establishment assesses that President Donald Trump’s patience and his policy of “strategic restraint” toward Tehran are about to end. In Israel, officials stress that any action against Iran will be carried out in full coordination with the United States. Despite recent events on the northern border, the security establishment has reduced some activity in Lebanon, as the Iranian arena is now at the center of attention.

Nir Dvori, Central Edition, published: 10.06.26, 23:05

After U.S. President Donald Trump said this evening, Wednesday, that the United States is expected to strike Iran again today, the security establishment assesses that the coming days may be a turning point in U.S.-Iran relations. Accordingly, Israel is also raising its alert level. The Israeli Air Force in a joint aerial exercise with the U.S. Air Force (archive) | Photo: IDF Spokesperson

The assessment is that Trump is nearing the end of the “strategic restraint” policy he has pursued so far toward Tehran, after weeks of threats, economic pressure and attempts to advance negotiations. At the same time, despite recent events in the north, the IDF has decided for now to reduce some of its activity in Lebanon, because the Iranian arena is currently drawing the full attention of the security establishment.

High alert in the IDF

The IDF emphasizes that the preparations include both defense and the ability to respond offensively on short notice. According to security officials, the defense systems are deployed widely, and the Operations Directorate and the Air Force have updated strike plans for various scenarios. It was also said that the operational breakthrough achieved by the Air Force in recent days allows for a faster transition to broad action plans, if needed.

Ramat David Air Base in the area of the impact | Photo: Soar

It was permitted for publication today that part of a ballistic missile hit an aircraft hangar at the Ramat David Air Force Base, and as a result of the impact, damage was caused to buildings at the base. The incident is under investigation, and the military clarified that the strike did not interfere with operational activity and that no capability was damaged.

Israel is preparing for three main scenarios, an American attack against Iran, an agreement between the sides, and further tightening of the siege and economic pressure on Tehran.

The security establishment stresses that close coordination with the United States is taking place ahead of every possible scenario, and that any significant action is expected to be carried out in full coordination between the two countries.

The campaign against Iran is far from over

Defense Minister Israel Katz said this evening at the Israel Defense Prize ceremony that “the campaign against Iran is far from over,” and stressed that the IDF is “prepared to attack Iran with great force” in the event of further escalation.

Defense Minister Israel Katz (archive) | Photo: Yossi Zigler, TPS

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According to him, IDF fighters continue to operate deep inside Lebanon against Hezbollah, which he said “operates on behalf of the Iranian regime,” and are inflicting “heavy blows” on it. Katz also referred to the strike carried out by the IDF yesterday in the city of Tyre, after the evacuation of a Christian neighborhood where, he said, Hezbollah terrorists were hiding.

The defense minister added that Israel “categorically rejects Iran’s threats and its attempts to link the arenas,” and warned: “If Iran attacks Israel, it will suffer a severe blow.”

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