Israeli military warns of possible US strike on Iran amid high alert

An Israeli military source warns that a potential US strike on Iran depends on President Donald Trump, with the Israeli Air Force on high alert and 190 refueling aircraft deployed across the region. Israel's military is also preparing for renewed fighting against Iran.

The IDF is currently preparing for the possibility of renewed fighting in Iran, as pressure on US President Donald Trump not to resume the campaign mounts following the midterm defeat. An Israeli source familiar with the matter emphasized that "there is no way to predict Trump's behavior." Another senior Israeli official assessed that pressure on Trump is growing but warned that trying to predict his mood is a dangerous occupation. A third senior official described the dilemma in Washington: the Republicans lost because of the war, and the war because of Netanyahu. According to him, Trump is furious and frustrated and changes his position every two hours. Another Israeli source pointed to efforts by Vice President J.D. Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff to prevent another round, but noted that Trump may ignore them and attack to show strength. Vance's post, in which he analyzed the reasons for the election failure, surprised many in Washington. Vance determined that the reason for the loss is the war and called for its end. Trump responded that Vance's words are largely correct but defended the decision to start the war as necessary to prevent Iranian nuclear weapons. American sources said that the possibility of renewed strikes is still being examined, and that Trump has been briefed on the military options. US intelligence assessments indicate that renewed strikes will not change Tehran's position. However, sources familiar with the discussions warn that Trump may still act, as he now has nothing to lose politically.