Israeli Security Official Warns of 50% Chance of War Amid Rising Iran-US Tensions
A senior Israeli security official told Channel 14 that there is approximately a 50% chance of war in the near future due to escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. The official emphasized that Israel's security apparatus is on maximum alert and closely monitoring critical developments expected in the coming days, describing the period as "critical." All security agencies are maintaining high readiness and conducting continuous assessments to prepare for various possible scenarios.
The heightened alert follows recent sharp rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who warned of imminent strikes on Iran's "Mountain of Power" underground facility near Natanz, a site reportedly undergoing fortified construction and suspected of housing centrifuges and uranium. Trump stated that the US campaign against Iran is far from over and that Washington will not return to negotiations unless Iran engages seriously.
Trump also addressed Lebanon during a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun at the White House, mentioning well-prepared plans to dismantle Hezbollah and hinting at additional countries joining the Abraham Accords. Israeli officials are particularly attentive to policy decisions in Tehran and Washington, aware that any shift could rapidly escalate regional instability.
The Israeli defense establishment views the upcoming days as potentially decisive for regional security, with the possibility of broad escalation hinging on diplomatic and military moves by Iran and the US. The official's remarks underscore Israel's preparedness amid growing uncertainty over Iran's nuclear activities and US military posture in the Middle East.
