Senior Israeli defense officials say the country is preparing for the possibility that Iran will try to recover from the heavy blows it suffered during the 12-day war and restart its nuclear and military programs—especially ballistic missile development.
Israel is already preparing for this scenario and for a potential new round of conflict with Iran.
The U.S. also seems to be preparing. On June 28, President Donald Trump said he would consider bombing Iran again if it resumed uranium enrichment.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the IDF to prepare an “enforcement plan” that includes maintaining aerial superiority, halting Iran’s nuclear and missile progress, and responding to its terror-supporting activity. The plan stresses Israeli air dominance in every relevant theater—Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and especially Iran.