Israel is ready for major military action against Iran

Israel is ready for major military action against Iran

NYM Desk

Published: 11:04 PM, 20 August 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's close aide, Major General Uzi Dayan, said that Israel is preparing for a possible preemptive strike against Iran. According to him, Israel cannot rely entirely on the United States on the Iran issue. Middle East Monitor reports.

In a television interview, Uzi Dayan said that Israel is currently in the midst of a "war of survival." Israel must maintain the ability to take military action on its own initiative if necessary to counter the threat from Iran.

He said that Israel is preparing for the possibility of a preemptive strike against Iran. At the same time, it is important to maintain its "freedom to make decisions" in responding to Iran, considering it a threat.

Uzi Dayan's comments came amid ongoing Israeli-Iranian tensions over Iran's nuclear program and military capabilities. There is also growing discussion within the country about whether Tel Aviv could launch a military operation alone if the United States does not take the steps Israel expects against Iran.

Uzi Dayan has extensive experience in Israel's military and security structures. He has previously served in important military and security positions in the country. As a result, his comments on a possible pre-emptive strike against Iran are considered significant from both political and military perspectives.

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