Israel Tells Washington It Is Ready to Join War Against Iran Immediately

Israel's military stands ready to immediately join U.S. forces in a war against Iran, according to a military spokesperson in Tel Aviv. Preparations have been in place since the initial ceasefire, as Israel harbors deep distrust of Iranian promises, viewing them as mere tactical maneuvers. The Israeli army has maintained close contact with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to discuss the high probability of renewed hostilities. They are reviewing lessons from past conflicts in June 2025 and February 2026 to refine strategies and develop a new target bank for what Israel considers an inevitable third war.

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The Iranian leadership, intoxicated by an imagined victory, is not making the responsible calculations required of any government before going to war. It is acting arrogantly, as though it won the war, and is trying to blackmail the United States.

Recent coordination meetings between the Israeli and U.S. commands focused on scenarios for conflict resumption. A planned visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was abruptly canceled, causing significant embarrassment in Tel Aviv. Sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated Hegseth was scheduled to meet with Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. One objective of the visit was to address Israeli concerns regarding the potential sale of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey.

Israel is deeply worried that Turkey's acquisition of F-35s could compromise its "qualitative edge" in the Middle East. This includes restricting Israel's ability to operate in areas it deems critical, such as Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and the broader eastern Mediterranean. Netanyahu has publicly criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stating he "threatens to destroy my country, the only Jewish state."

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not exactly a model ally of the United States

Currently, Israel is the sole operator of F-35 aircraft in the Middle East. Reports suggest that friction between Israel and Turkey has escalated beyond political disputes, now encompassing four key areas of concern for Israel's security establishment. The ongoing negotiations with Iran represent the first major arena, where Israel's stance is paramount.

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threatens to destroy my country, the only Jewish state