Overview
- Israeli defense leaks said the IDF is ready to restart operations against Iran once President Donald Trump approves, with joint planning underway, more U.S. assets moving into the region, and a CENTCOM consultation visit expected.
- Channel 13 reported that IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir instructed units to prepare for an immediate return to combat.
- Kan cited a senior official who said Operation Roaring Lion ended too soon and failed to apply enough pressure on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.
- If the White House gives approval, the reported plan would widen strikes to energy and other national infrastructure in Iran to increase economic pressure on the regime.
- The renewed planning followed U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad that both governments said produced no long-term agreement.