IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir provided his first public assessment of a potential United States military operation against Iran over the weekend, emphasizing that the final decision rests solely with President Trump. “No date has been set for an American attack on Iran, and everything is in the President’s head. From our perspective, anything can happen,” Zamir stated. The comments came as the US rapidly expanded its military presence across the Middle East.
The American military buildup includes deployment of advanced Patriot and THAAD anti-missile systems designed to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles. US Central Command confirmed the arrival of F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, stating their presence “improves combat readiness and promotes regional security and stability.” The jets are known for performing deep-strike missions against heavily fortified targets in all weather conditions.
Despite last week’s diplomatic maneuvers suggesting a possible de-escalation, intelligence agencies believe a strike remains on the table. The combination of elite air power and sophisticated missile defense systems suggests active preparation rather than posturing. General Zamir emphasized Israel’s constant vigilance, noting the transition from a waiting game to decisive action could happen at any moment as American forces continue tightening their positions.