Israel’s anticipated strike on Iran was delayed due to a recent leak of classified US documents, a new report says. An intelligence source told The Times that Israel decided to revise components of the operation following the breach.
Leaked info regarding training preparations raised Israeli concerns that Iran could predict some aspects of the strike plan, the report said. In response, the IDF adjusted some of its strategies and developed alternative attack plans to maintain operational secrecy.
However, a senior Israeli defense source later denied the report, according to military journalist Doron Kadosh. Israel will decide when to strike based on operational considerations, the unnamed official said.
Channel 13 News reported last night that the IDF has now completed all preparations, with the Air Force conducting several exercises in recent weeks.
Targets for attack selected
In parallel, PM Netanyahu met with Israel’s defense chiefs yesterday, presumably to discuss the evolving plans. However, no official details have been disclosed.
The ongoing reporting suggests that Israeli officials aim to conceal the exact timing of the operation by only sharing general details with the media.
According to the latest reports, an Israeli strike is expected “within days.” Kan News said that the IDF was “on the verge” of striking, another vague reference as the waiting period for IDF action drags on.
Separately, a senior IDF officer told N12 News that the army already selected multiple high-impact targets for the operation in Iran. It was unclear whether these targets still await final political approval.
The officer said that a variety of targets were picked but did not provide further details. Earlier reports suggested that Israel’s list of potential assets for attack in Iran includes military, economic and energy targets.
