The drill, named “Barak Tamir,” tested emergency coordination between military branches and other defense agencies, with a focus on protecting critical infrastructure and maintaining continuity on the home front. “This exercise was designed to refine coordination and improve the speed and quality of response during escalating scenarios,” an IDF spokesperson said. The escalation in Israeli preparations comes amid reports from CNN that U.S. intelligence suggests Israel is readying a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Tehran may take "special measures" to defend its nuclear assets and the enriched uranium it has accumulated. In a letter to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, Araghchi cautioned that any Israeli attack would result in legal consequences for the United States as well, according to Reuters. He also criticized recent U.S. media leaks suggesting Israeli attack plans, calling them “alarming” and demanding strong condemnation from both the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency. (Read More)
