Iran: disputed warnings and reported strikes
CENTCOM denied a U.S. official’s account to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority that it warned Israel to prepare for possible renewed full-scale war against Iran “in the near-future” and gave Gulf states similar warnings.
CENTCOM said:
“Reports that we asked Israel to prepare for renewed war with Iran are pure speculation”.
Iranian state media reported U.S. airstrikes on Sirik in southern Iran. The IRGC said it targeted an American early warning radar in Bahrain in response to an attack on a Sirik communications tower.
Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei threatened U.S. bases in Europe if President Trump orders renewed strikes, warning any base launching American aircraft could be attacked. He claimed Iran can electronically control American drones and land them intact.
Iranian national security chief Mohsen Rezaee told pro-Iran Al Mayadeen: “We will not allow even a single particle of enriched nuclear material to leave Iran”. He said Moscow had been told Tehran would retain it.
Israeli leadership and Iran policy
Defense Minister Israel Katz said he, Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir were aligned on all aspects of Iran and would work together to protect Israel. After an assessment, his office stressed responsible decisions and full political-military cooperation during coalition negotiations.
Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot received a security and diplomatic briefing from caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, their joint statement said.
Eisenkot has warned against deploying forces without an immediate threat, amid Channel 12 reports, cited by The Times of Israel, that Netanyahu sought military action against Iran despite security chiefs’ objections.
Ynet, citing sources familiar with a Trump–Netanyahu call, reported Netanyahu repeatedly urged renewed military operations while Trump favored diplomacy. One source described a “shouting match from hell”. Netanyahu’s Office called the report “fake news” and denied a confrontation.
Economic pressure and threats
Pakistan, Turkey and Iraq resisted U.S. demands to close borders with Iran, complicating economic pressure, The New York Times reported. Turkey largely maintained existing policies; Iraq rejected limiting crossings to two.
The resistance prompted Task Force Iron Gate against cross-border trade and alleged smuggling networks, it said.
The newspaper also reported Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was moved from home to a military base following “Iranian threats against his life”.
Eastern border readiness
Zamir inspected posts and the Jordanian border barrier under construction on Wednesday, directing stronger readiness, law and order, and protection of all populations.
He described the 96th Division, established during Operation Rising Lion, as applying October 7’s lessons. Its deployment puts posts ahead of civilian communities and strengthens intelligence collection and defensive and offensive capabilities.
He stressed readiness for unexpected changes, terrorist threats and varied scenarios. Calling the Jordan Valley Israel’s “eastern defensive shield,” he said control is essential to national security and strategic depth.
He also stressed strong communities, agriculture, national spirit and military-civilian cooperation.
Equipment-return immunity until November 16
The IDF extended its weapons and equipment return campaign until November 16 after more than 300,000 items, including 210 weapons, were returned. It began November 1 at 62 collection points nationwide.
Weapons, ammunition and equipment removed during regular or reserve service can be returned without identification or prosecution for unlawful removal, possession or carrying.
Enforcement concerning unlawful removal and possession resumes when immunity ends with the campaign.
