⚓ ISRAELI SUBMARINE OPERATES OFF EILAT: An Israeli Navy submarine was observed near the surface off Eilat during what Army Radio described as an operational mission. OSINT outlets linked the sighting to the Iranian attack on Aqaba, although no further operational details were provided.
🛰️ ISRAELI ASSESSMENTS DIFFER OVER IRANIAN INTENTIONS: Walla reported that Israeli assessments indicate Iran’s leadership may order an attack, while senior officials cited by Channel 14 said an intense renewed conflict could begin within days. They added that Tehran has been debating whether to attack Israel and that the United States could ask Israel to join the campaign even without a direct Iranian strike.
Yedioth Ahronoth and Ynet reported a contrasting assessment, saying the defense establishment currently detects neither an immediate Iranian intention nor operational readiness to launch toward Israel. Israeli forces remain at a high, but not maximum, alert level.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled an interview with Fox News that had been scheduled for Sunday, according to Israeli media.
🛡️ ISRAEL DEFINES ITS RESPONSE TO ANY IRANIAN STRIKE: Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel had communicated that any Iranian missile attack would trigger an unconditional, full-force response.
“If Iran attacks Israel, Israel will respond and retaliate without any dependence and without any conditions.”
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the military is closely monitoring Iran, maintaining heightened readiness and preparing for an immediate return to combat if required.
✈️ U.S. EXPANDS REGIONAL AIR-POWER DEPLOYMENT: The United States informed Israel that it intends to intensify strikes against Iran in the coming days, according to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority. Channel 14 reported plans to deploy 100 refueling aircraft across Israel, while Channel 13 said tankers were being moved from Ramon Airport following the targeting of Aqaba.
F-16s from Germany and F-35s from Britain are also being redeployed to the Middle East, according to the Wall Street Journal, Air & Space Forces Magazine and N12. Advanced fighters and dozens of refueling aircraft are reportedly being positioned at Israeli Air Force bases rather than Ben Gurion Airport.
The buildup reverses recent drawdowns involving B-52s, F-22s, F-15s and A-10s that returned to their home stations after the conflict began in March. The deployment includes the 480th Fighter Squadron, which specializes in suppressing enemy air-defense systems.
CENTCOM reported that U.S. Marines prepared F-35B stealth fighters for operations aboard the USS Boxer in the Arabian Sea. The vessel serves as the flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach confirmed that the operation remains active and that regional air missions are continuing despite repeated attacks on bases.
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