IDF on High Alert Over Possible Strike on Iran

The IDF is at the highest level of readiness amid the possibility of a strike on Iran. In the defense establishment, officials assess that President Donald Trump’s patience and his “strategic restraint” toward Tehran are about to run out. 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 defense 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 defense establishment believes the coming days could be the decisive moment in relations between the United States and Iran. 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's Unit

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

High alert in the IDF

The IDF stresses that the buildup includes both defense and the ability to mount a rapid offensive response. 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 a faster transition to broad operational plans, if needed.

Ramat David Air Base near the impact site | Photo: Soar

It was made public today that part of a ballistic missile hit an hangar at the Ramat David Air Force Base, and as a result of the impact, damage was caused to buildings on the base. The incident is under investigation, and the army clarified that the hit did not disrupt operational activity and that no capability was harmed.

Israel is preparing for three main scenarios: an American attack against Iran, an agreement between the parties, and further tightening of the siege and economic pressure on Tehran. The defense establishment emphasizes 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 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 strike Iran with great force” in the event of further escalation.

Defense Minister Israel Katz, archive | Photo: Yossi Zeliger, TPS

According to him, IDF fighters continue to operate deep inside Lebanon against Hezbollah, which he said is “acting on behalf of the Iranian regime,” and are inflicting “hard blows” on it. Katz also referred to the strike the IDF carried out yesterday in the city of Tyre, after evacuating a Christian neighborhood where, he claimed, Hezbollah operatives were hiding. The defense minister added that Israel “categorically rejects Iran’s threats and its attempt to link the arenas,” and warned: “If Iran attacks Israel, it will suffer a severe blow.”