Israel’s military has reportedly been placed on high alert as preparations intensify for the possibility of renewed US strikes on Iran, according to Israeli media reports cited by Al Jazeera.
Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported that Israel would join any future American military action against Iran and could target Iranian energy infrastructure. The report cited an unnamed Israeli security official.
The developments follow a phone call on Sunday between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that reportedly lasted more than 30 minutes. According to Kan, the two leaders discussed the possibility of renewed fighting involving Iran.
Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 also reported that discussions were taking place “in the shadow of preparations for renewed fighting in Iran”. The channel said the Israeli military had significantly raised its alert level and was preparing for a possible escalation.
According to the report, Israel expects advance notice from the United States before any military strike, though the exact timing of a possible operation remains unclear.
Channel 12 further reported that Trump is facing pressure, including from China, to avoid a new military confrontation with Iran and instead pursue diplomatic negotiations.
The Times of Israel, citing multiple Hebrew television networks, said the reports appeared to be coordinated leaks from Israeli defence officials.
Ynet reported that Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir had instructed the military to move to a “heightened state of readiness” and prepare for an immediate resumption of hostilities.
The tensions come after diplomatic talks between the US and Iran reportedly collapsed. The conflict began on February 28, 2026, with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by a conditional ceasefire on April 8.
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains a major point of tension. The strategic waterway handles around 20 percent of global petroleum shipments, while the US has maintained a counter-blockade on Iranian ports since April 13.