Israel defense chief warns strikes on Iran could resume soon, signals campaign not over
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Thursday that Israel could soon restart military action against IranianIt signals that despite what it describes as devastating setbacks against Tehran, Israel views the broader campaign as potentially incomplete.
Speaking at the promotion ceremony of the new Israeli Air Force commander, Katz said Iran had been pushed “years back” last year but that Israel may need to take action again soon to achieve long-term strategic goals.
Katz said, “Iran suffered very heavy blows last year; these blows set it back years in every field.” he said.
Yet Katz’s sharpest warning revealed that despite the current ceasefire, Israeli leaders do not view the conflict with Iran as resolved.
Instead, his words reflect the President Donald TrumpInsistence that the pressure on Iran will continue until Iran’s reconstruction capacity is constrained.
“The blockade will continue until a real deal is reached,” Trump said on Thursday, according to Axios, signaling that Washington intends to keep up the pressure until Iran meets U.S. demands over its nuclear program and broader security concerns.
“We support this effort and are providing the necessary support, but we may need to take action again soon to ensure these goals are met,” Katz said.
The warning came after the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced a dramatic military supply increase, with two cargo ships docking in Ashdod and Haifa and the arrival within 24 hours of several transport planes carrying about 6,500 tons of military equipment, including thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks and combat vehicles.
from the beginning Operation Roaring Lion military operation against Iran, Israel says more than 115,600 tons of military equipment arrived via 403 flights and 10 sea shipments, underlining what Israeli officials describe as preparations for a permanent or expanded conflict.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands with Defense Minister Israel Katz.
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Former Israeli national security advisor Maj. Gen. (retired) Yaakov Amidror told Fox News Digital that Washington and Jerusalem are now seriously preparing for two possible paths: a prolonged blockade or renewed military action designed to economically drain Iran.
“Israel and United States “We are seriously preparing for two real options, and when the time comes the decision can be made very quickly,” Amidror said. “One is to maintain the siege, a blockade that could slowly consume Iran. The other is war.”
Amidror, currently a distinguished fellow at the Jewish Institute for Homeland Security of America, US logistics backlog He argues that Washington is prepared to go either way.
“The Americans are building logistics, moving forces and preparing very seriously,” he said. “At some point they may feel so ready that leadership says, ‘We’re ready, let’s go.'”
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An Iranian flag is raised in the rubble of a police station damaged by airstrikes in Tehran, Iran, on March 3, 2026.
However, he emphasized that it would probably be easier and faster for Israel to restart military action.
“This is easier for Israel,” Amidror said. “We need less logistics. We are already in the region, rebuilding power, improving intelligence and accumulating power while Iran’s capabilities weaken.”
Iran’s mission to the UN declined to comment.
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