Six months after the massive war between Israel and Iran centered on the nuclear program, Israeli intelligence has identified a rapid acceleration in Tehran’s efforts to rebuild its ballistic missile production lines. According to recent reports in the Wall Street Journal, if Iran successfully returns its damaged manufacturing facilities to full operation, it could soon reach a capacity of producing hundreds of missiles every month. This development has fundamentally altered the security landscape, as Israel considers shifting its offensive strategy to target conventional long range weapons before they are fully restored.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed these emerging threats during a graduation ceremony for air force pilots on Wednesday. He stated that Israel is closely monitoring Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran as they rearm and warned that the country will act if necessary. Netanyahu emphasized that while Israel does not seek war, its eyes are wide open to every possible danger. These comments come just days before a scheduled meeting between Netanyahu and President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, where the possibility of a new military strike is expected to be a primary topic of discussion.
However, officials in Washington have reportedly expressed frustration in closed door meetings regarding Israel’s readiness to use force, as the U.S. administration attempts to maintain regional stability. (Read More)
