Israel ready for war with Iran on full alert
Israel ready for war with Iran on full alert
According to Irangate News Agency, the official return of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran following the activation of the snapback mechanism by the European troika has brought hidden tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv to the brink of explosion, where the Israeli army is on full alert and analysts speak of the possibility of a preemptive attack by Iran.
While both sides claim to have adopted a defensive approach, recent developments are seen as a sign of transition to a new and dangerous stage in the strategic confrontation of the two regional powers.
Tension in the shadow of returning sanctions, Israeli army on full alert, Iran on alert
An analytical report on the potential conflict outlook between Tehran and Tel Aviv following the activation of the snapback mechanism
With the official return of United Nations Security Council sanctions against Iran after ten years, concerns about the possibility of direct conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv have intensified once again.
Israel has announced that its army is on full alert in response to potential Iranian threats. This military warning came after Tel Aviv intelligence sources reported the possibility of retaliatory action by Iran in the form of a preemptive attack.
Snapback mechanism, renewed tension
On the morning of Sunday, September 28, following the decision of the European troika—France, Germany, and the United Kingdom—to activate the snapback mechanism, sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear agreement (JCPOA) and UN Security Council Resolution 2231 were reimposed on Iran.
This action was met with a strong reaction from Iranian officials, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who warned during a meeting with a group of journalists and analysts in New York that ‘undoubtedly, they will attack us, and we will defend ourselves with all our might.’
Israel on alert, analyzing the surprise attack scenario
According to the Israel Hayom newspaper, assessments by Israeli security and intelligence agencies indicate that the Islamic Republic might choose a sudden attack path in response to the return of sanctions, instead of strategic patience. They believe Tehran is concerned that the return of sanctions gives Israel more legitimacy for a potential attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The Israeli army has announced that it is preparing for a two-month period of high tension and has intensified defensive measures against any potential Iranian attack.
Some Israeli military sources have said that the country has placed its missile and airborne defense systems at the highest level of readiness.
American analysts’ viewpoint: The possibility of a real conflict is high
Alan Eyre, the former Persian-speaking spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, stated in an interview with Bloomberg that the likelihood of a new conflict beginning between Iran and Israel is very high.
Eyre said the U.S. government considers an attack on Iran as a successful and completed operation. Donald Trump even said that this was the seventh war he ended during his second presidential term.
Eyre further emphasized that despite the U.S. perception of the end of the matter, Israel still sees Iran as an existential threat.
He also referred to the Israeli Prime Minister’s remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, which implicitly spoke of the possibility of regime change in Iran. Eyre described recent statements by Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, as having high strategic weight, adding that he clarified that negotiations with the U.S. are of no benefit and that strategic deterrence will be Iran’s priority.
Iran and the West’s disagreement: Clash of expectations
One of the axes of tension is the deep disagreement between Iran and the European troika over the nature of confidence-building steps. According to Alan Eyre, Iran has evaluated Europe’s requests, including abandoning 60% enriched uranium reserves, resuming IAEA inspections, and returning to negotiations with the U.S., as preconditions beyond expectation.
Eyre said from Iran’s perspective, these uranium reserves are bargaining chips in future negotiations, not concessions to be given without guarantees. He added that Tehran’s deep distrust of the United States and Europe is the main obstacle to reviving any effective diplomatic process.
Israel emphasizes immediate threat, specific uranium location identified
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in an interview with Fox News that his country is aware of the exact location of high-enriched uranium storage in Iran and has shared this information with the United States. These statements were made simultaneously with increased Israeli intelligence and military activities.
Conclusion: Is the Middle East on the brink of direct conflict?
Although the official tone of Iranian officials remains defensive, a change in Tehran’s approach to deterrence and the possibility of abandoning the policy of strategic patience may disrupt the region’s fragile balance.
On the other hand, Israel’s more aggressive stance and the global community’s doubts about the possibility of reviving the nuclear agreement have increased concerns that upcoming developments might lead to a direct military confrontation.
The shadow of war looms once again over the Middle East skies, with returning sanctions, lost trust, and two regional powers both on the brink of critical decisions.
