The Israeli army is on alert and is prepared to launch coordinated attacks on Iran, an Israeli source told CNN on Tuesday, as the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz approaches its end.
Trump threatened Iran that it would face severe consequences if it does not comply with the US request to reach an agreement and reopen the strait by 20:00 ET Tuesday, risking the destruction of power plants and other civil infrastructure.
An Israeli security source told CNN that detailed plans have been prepared for a joint US-Israel operation, against the backdrop of military coordination, awaiting final approval from Trump. “We know there is a possibility that, in the next few hours, the president may extend the ultimatum at the last minute – or simply order the planes to take off,” the source said.
Another Israeli official, familiar with the plans for an emergency scenario, indicated that the main targets will be Iran’s national infrastructure, with specific sites being selected for the final strikes within the campaign. According to this source, Israel will focus on energy and electricity facilities, while American forces will concentrate on the oil infrastructure.
On Monday, Israel approved an updated list of infrastructure and energy targets in Iran in the event that US diplomatic efforts fail, two Israeli sources told CNN.
The head of the Israeli Army, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, described the situation as being at a critical point. “We are approaching a strategic moment in the joint operation against Iran,” he stated. “So far, we have had significant achievements, including in terms of the objectives we set at the beginning of the operation. We will continue to act decisively and deepen the degradation of the regime.”
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