The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing for potential strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, leveraging air superiority gained through recent operations in Syria. Over 85% of the Assad regime’s anti-aircraft systems have been neutralized in Israeli strikes, giving Israel unmatched control over Syrian airspace, military officials stated Thursday.
The IDF assesses that with the weakening of Iranian proxies, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the fall of the Assad regime, Iran may accelerate its nuclear program in an effort to restore deterrence. Israel views this as an opportunity to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, a goal Iran denies, claiming its nuclear ambitions are purely civilian.
However, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and U.S. intelligence maintain that Iran had a military nuclear program until 2003, and Israel argues that the program was never fully abandoned. Iran has intensified its missile attacks on Israel over the past year, prompting Israeli retaliation targeting Iranian military assets.
The IDF’s increased readiness reflects Israel’s commitment to preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, a stance reinforced by its strategic dominance in the region.