Israel is reportedly awaiting approval from the United States before launching a large-scale military operation against Iran, according to statements attributed to Israeli officials.
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has issued a renewed warning to Tehran, indicating that Israeli forces are prepared for possible action but are currently awaiting a “green light” from Washington before proceeding. Katz’s remarks were made in the context of rising regional tensions and ongoing security assessments.
He stated that any potential military operation would be aimed at significantly degrading Iran’s capabilities. The language used by Katz suggested that the scope and impact of any such action could be extensive.
During a security review meeting held in Tel Aviv on 7 March 2026, Katz assessed the current security situation alongside senior Israeli military officials. Those present included the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces, Eyal Zamir, and the head of the military intelligence directorate, Aman, Shlomi Binder, among other senior commanders. The meeting focused on operational readiness and broader regional security developments.
Katz further stated that Israeli forces remain on high alert and are prepared for both defensive and offensive scenarios. He emphasised that military options remain open, subject to coordination with Israel’s principal ally, the United States.
His comments also referenced Iran’s leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in the context of broader strategic considerations. The remarks were delivered against a backdrop of continuing tensions involving Iran and Israel, as well as concerns about escalation in sensitive regional areas.
These include strategic waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz, as well as Israel’s northern frontier, both of which have been identified as areas of heightened sensitivity in regional security assessments.
Key Meeting Participants
| Name |
Position |
Role in Meeting |
| Israel Katz |
Defence Minister of Israel |
Led security review and policy discussion |
| Eyal Zamir |
Chief of Staff, Israel Defence Forces |
Presented military readiness assessment |
| Shlomi Binder |
Head of Aman (Military Intelligence Directorate) |
Provided intelligence briefing |
The statements were reported by Middle East Monitor, which cited Israeli defence-related comments and meeting details.
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