IDF Chief of Staff Says Ready to Restart Military Action Against Iran at Any Time
Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, May 6 (Reporter Pang Xinyi, Feng Guorui) Despite the United States signaling a "promising outlook" for negotiations with Iran, Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Aviv Kochavi, stated on the 6th that the IDF remains "on high alert" and is ready to launch "a powerful large-scale military operation" against Iran at any time.
Kochavi mentioned that Israel is still preparing to take broader actions, including the possibility of launching direct military operations against Iran. The IDF has prepared "a series of targets to strike" in Iran and is ready to carry out military actions at any moment.
Recently, the U.S. has continued to send signals about ending the conflict with Iran. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated on the 5th that the "Epic Fury" military operation against Iran has concluded. Axios reported on the 6th that the Trump administration believes it is close to reaching a one-page memorandum of understanding with Iran. Later on the 6th, Trump said that if Iran agrees to the terms proposed by the U.S., the "Epic Fury" military operation will be declared over, and the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all parties, including Iran.
Israeli military chief stated that the Israel Defense Forces are on high alert and ready to initiate a large-scale military operation against Iran. This declaration comes amid U.S. signals suggesting a positive outlook for negotiations with Iran. The IDF is prepared with a list of targets in Iran and is ready to act at any moment.
- Israeli military chief stated readiness for military action against Iran.
- Israel is maintaining high alert despite U.S. signals of potential negotiations with Iran.
- Israel has prepared a list of targets in Iran for potential strikes.