Istanbul / Khalid Youssef / Anadolu

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on Sunday that the mission in Iran is not over, claiming success in 'delaying Tehran's nuclear program'.

According to Israel's public broadcaster, Ben Gvir said: 'The mission in Iran is not over yet, and we have succeeded in delaying the nuclear program, but we still have more work to do,' as he put it.

Amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, Ben Gvir called on the US to hit Iran with as many missiles as possible.

In this regard, he said: 'I hope Americans understand today what they did not understand a month or two ago: that with an evil regime, the only effective language is as many missiles as possible.'

On Saturday, Israel's Channel 13 claimed that assessments within Israel indicate that the US is preparing to expand the confrontation with Iran.

The channel reported that Israeli officials estimate that US President Donald Trump is moving toward expanding operations against Iran, describing the current phase as a 'critical week.'

In the same context, the channel noted that Washington has sent military reinforcements to the region, including about 100 refueling aircraft, as part of preparations to deal with any potential developments.

On June 18, 2026, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding that included a cessation of military operations and began negotiations mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.

However, US President Donald Trump announced on July 8 this year the end of the ceasefire following renewed escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Subsequently, the US resumed strikes inside Iran, while Tehran responded with attacks targeting what it says are American bases and positions in the region.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its operations aim to undermine Iranian military capabilities and sites that pose an imminent threat.