(SeaPRwire) – On Thursday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz cautioned that Israel might soon restart military operations against Iran, indicating that despite the devastating blows he claims Tehran has suffered, Israel considers the broader campaign potentially incomplete.
Speaking at an event for the incoming Israeli Air Force commander, Katz stated that Iran had been set back “years” over the last year but hinted that Israel might soon need to take further action to secure long-term strategic objectives.
“Iran has endured extremely severe strikes over the past year, blows that have set it back years in every sector,” Katz remarked.
Nevertheless, Katz’s most pointed warning implied that, notwithstanding the existing ceasefire, Israeli authorities do not regard the conflict with Iran as settled.
Rather, his comments align with President Donald Trump’s stance that pressure on Iran must persist until its ability to recover is restricted.
“The blockade remains until there is a genuine agreement,” Trump stated on Thursday, as reported by Axios. This signals Washington’s intent to maintain pressure until Iran meets U.S. demands regarding its nuclear program and wider security issues.
“We back this initiative and offer the required support, but it is possible we will soon be called upon to act again to ensure these goals are met,” Katz added.
This warning coincided with the Israeli Defense Ministry’s announcement of a significant surge in military resupply. Two cargo vessels docked in Ashdod and Haifa, and several transport planes landed within 24 hours, delivering approximately 6,500 tons of military gear, including thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks, and combat vehicles.
Israel reports that since the commencement of the Operation Roaring Lion campaign against Iran, over 115,600 tons of military equipment have arrived via 403 flights and 10 maritime shipments. This highlights preparations for what officials describe as a prolonged or intensified conflict.
Maj. Gen. (ret.) Yaakov Amidror, former Israeli national security advisor, informed Digital that Washington and Jerusalem are actively preparing for two scenarios: either a long-term blockade intended to economically drain Iran, or a renewal of military strikes.
“Israel and the United States are earnestly preparing for two viable options, and the decision could be reached very swiftly once the time comes,” Amidror noted. “The first is to maintain the siege—a blockade that can gradually exhaust Iran. The second is war.”
Amidror, a distinguished fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, observed that the substantial U.S. logistical accumulation implies Washington is readying for either course of action.
“The Americans are establishing logistics, relocating forces, and preparing with great seriousness,” he stated. “Eventually, they may feel so prepared that the leadership decides, ‘We are ready, let’s proceed.’”
However, he stressed that for Israel, restarting military operations would probably be simpler and quicker.
“It is easier for Israel,” Amidror stated. “We require fewer logistics. We are already in the region, regaining strength, enhancing intelligence, and gathering power as Iran’s capabilities diminish.”
Iran’s U.N. mission declined to comment.
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