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Thu 19 Feb 2026 11:56 am - Jerusalem Time

Israeli readiness for American green light to strike Iranian ballistic missile system

Hebrew official sources reported on Wednesday evening that the military establishment in Israel is awaiting approval from the American administration to launch a military operation targeting Iran's ballistic missile system. These moves come amidst escalating regional tensions and reports indicating an approaching direct military confrontation between Washington and Tehran, despite declared diplomatic channels.

Flight tracking data revealed intensive American military activity over the past forty-eight hours, with large numbers of fighter jets and aerial refueling aircraft being dispatched. Reinforcements also included the arrival of early warning aircraft (AWACS) at American bases deployed in Europe and the Middle East, reinforcing the hypothesis of preparation for a large-scale military operation.

Reports clarified that the scenario of targeting Iranian missile capabilities is now strongly on the table for discussion in Tel Aviv, coinciding with the anticipation of decisions from US President Donald Trump. Observers believe that the current military buildup reflects the seriousness of American threats to end the Iranian nuclear and missile file through military force if political pressure fails.

For its part, Hebrew press sources stated that Israeli security agencies' assessments indicate a jump in the probability of an American attack following the latest round of talks between the two parties. These assessments confirmed that the gaps between Washington and Tehran remain deep, especially regarding the demand for a complete abandonment of uranium enrichment within Iranian territory, which Tehran categorically rejects.

With the negotiations in Geneva reaching a dead end, security circles in Israel expect the White House to resort to the military option sooner than previously planned. A state of alert prevails within Israeli decision-making circles to keep pace with any sudden American decision that could radically change the balance of power in the region in the coming days.

Israeli military circles do not rule out the possibility of direct and effective involvement of the Israeli army in combat operations against Iranian targets if a confrontation erupts. High-level intelligence and technical coordination is currently underway between the two sides, including the exchange of sensitive information and the development of air defense systems and military communications to ensure maximum readiness for any escalation scenario.

Tehran accuses both Washington and Tel Aviv of fabricating pretexts for military intervention and seeking to change the political regime in the country by brandishing military force and economic sanctions. In contrast, Iran insists that its missile and nuclear program is a sovereign right for defensive and peaceful purposes, affirming that it will not relinquish its rights under the weight of continuous threats.

The Iranian leadership has vowed a decisive and devastating response to any military aggression targeting its territory, even if the attack is limited in its geographical scope or objectives. Tehran insists on the necessity of lifting all Western economic sanctions as a fundamental condition for any future understandings, at a time when the United States continues to strengthen its military grip in the region with direct incitement from its ally Israel.

Israel expects President Trump to resort to the military option sooner than it had anticipated in recent days as a result of negotiations reaching a dead end.

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