Prepared Offensive Plans.. Will Israel Join the War on Iran?
The Israeli newspaper Maariv revealed that the Israeli military has finished preparing plans for a large-scale attack on Iranian infrastructure, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prefers not to get involved in the escalation between Washington and Tehran at this time.
The newspaper quoted an Israeli security source as saying that the military has completed its offensive plans against Iran in anticipation of the resumption of a large-scale war or if Tehran launches an attack on Israel. He affirmed that Israel would achieve what it could not in previous rounds if the political leadership decides to proceed.
The source pointed to the continued presence of thousands of American soldiers and a large air force in Israel, considering this deployment to be an influential factor in any potential escalation scenario.
According to Maariv, the list of potential targets includes vital facilities in Iran's oil and gas sectors, including Kharg Island, as well as power plants, industrial facilities, and transportation networks, as part of efforts to inflict additional damage on the Iranian economy.
The newspaper quoted the security source as saying that targeting these sites was among the options not pursued during previous confrontations, explaining that the decision not to expand the scope of strikes was made in coordination between the United States and Israel. He added: 'Perhaps there will be no other choice because Iran only understands the language of force.'
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday his agreement to hold new talks with Iran, but reaffirmed that the ceasefire that had been in effect has ended.
For its part, Iran, through its chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, insisted on not 'surrendering' in this confrontation, while Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on it to preserve the hard-won peace gains achieved between war and negotiation over the weeks.
In mid-June, Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war, through mediation led by Pakistan. The memorandum paved the way for talks aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days, renewable.
Original source: Okaz
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