Israel Raises Military Alert as US Nears Possible Resumption of Strikes on Iran

Israel has raised its military alert level as senior American officials prepared plans for possible renewed combat operations against Iran in the coming weeks.

• Israel has raised its military alert level amid reported US preparations for possible renewed combat operations against Iran.
• Senior US officials briefed Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir on preparations for possible large-scale operations against Iran within weeks.
• Zamir warned of consequences from resuming the war, citing expected Iranian missile launches at Israel.
• Trump announced the United States will not strike Iran before the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.