Senior defense sources say Tehran has significantly expanded its missile array since recent fighting and is now capable of launching large, coordinated salvos.
By World Israel News Staff
Israel and the United States have intensified senior-level coordination as Washington weighs possible military action against Iran, with Israeli officials stressing that Tehran’s missile capabilities are now as critical as its nuclear program.
According to Kan News, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held intensive discussions over the weekend with senior American officials amid U.S. preparations for a potential strike on Iran.
Israeli officials expect close coordination to continue and anticipate advance notice from Washington should military action move forward, allowing time for operational readiness and public updates.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is “talking seriously” about a possible deal even as the United States continues to deploy major military assets to the region. He reiterated that any agreement must eliminate Iran’s nuclear capability, while confirming that a large U.S. fleet is already moving into position.
Israeli security officials warn that the threat from Iran extends well beyond the nuclear issue. Senior defense sources say Tehran has significantly expanded its missile array since recent fighting and is now capable of launching large, coordinated salvos.
Any effective response, they argue, must target both Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and its missile launch systems. “Israel cannot live with the Iranian missile threat,” one official said.
The stepped-up coordination follows a visit last week by Israeli Military Intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder to Washington, where he met with senior officials at the Pentagon, the CIA, and the White House.
According to Ynet, the talks focused heavily on air superiority over Iran, drawing on lessons from Operation “Rising Lion,” during which Israel said it achieved air dominance over parts of western Iran within 48 hours.
The report said U.S. officials were impressed by Israel’s planning and intelligence capabilities, viewing the visit as pivotal to deepening coordination as tensions continue to mount.
The report also follows last weekend’s visit by U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper, who met with Zamir in Israel. Kan said the discussions focused on defensive preparations in the event a U.S. strike on Iran triggers ballistic missile fire toward Israel, underscoring the growing emphasis on joint readiness.
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