Israel signals readiness for possible strike on Iran

Israel has signaled readiness for a potential strike on Iran, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning Tehran that an attack on Israel could be "one of their last decisions." The warning came during a visit to Sderot on Wednesday. An Israeli security source told Al-Monitor that the Air Force remains on high alert and could resume operations against Iran at short notice, knowing how to "pave the corridor back to the heart of Tehran." Israeli officials are divided on whether confrontation is imminent, with the military prepared for either possibility. If Israel acts, its first priority would likely be Iran's nuclear programme, which suffered significant damage in strikes last June and this year. Israeli sources noted US efforts against Iranian radar and missiles are lower priorities for Israel, and suggested Washington's political calendar could influence escalation timing.