U.S. Reportedly Told IDF to Prepare for Possible Renewed Iran War

U.S. Central Command reportedly told Israeli military representatives in the United States in recent days to prepare for the possibility of renewed military action against Iran soon. The disclosure was published on November 12 by military correspondent Itay Blumental, who attributed the information to an American source. The source said similar messages were being conveyed to Gulf states. The report also described continued American military reinforcement in the region, citing about 200 refueling aircraft and two aircraft carriers already present. A third carrier was expected to arrive the following week, according to the same account. A November 11 report by Blumental said Israeli defensive and offensive forces were maintaining high readiness regarding Iran. Senior security officials cited in that report said preparations for a possible renewal of fighting continued in accordance with decisions by Israel’s political leadership and in coordination with the American military. Israeli military officials cited in the earlier report assessed that previous military gains would erode over time without further action or an understanding preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. That account also linked Israel’s defensive readiness to concern about miscalculation: Iranian fears of a joint Israeli-American attack could prompt Tehran to act to avoid being taken by surprise.