Israeli Media: CENTCOM Warns of Potential Third Wave of Strikes on Iran
Israeli news outlet NZIV reports that the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has informed senior Israeli military officials of preparations for a possible third wave of strikes against Iran, with energy infrastructure, power plants and bridges reportedly among the potential targets.
Tel Aviv : According to Raaz News | Israeli news outlet NZIV, the CENTCOM commander has conveyed a message to senior Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officials warning that a third wave of military strikes against Iran could be carried out, urging preparations for such a scenario.
The report identifies energy infrastructure, power plants and bridges as potential targets in a possible new phase of military operations.
NZIV also points to the establishment of a special U.S. military task force, named Task Force Iron Gate, by CENTCOM. Operating from the command's headquarters in Florida, the task force is reportedly intended to strengthen U.S. efforts to prevent the overland transportation of weapons, oil and dual-use technologies to Iran.
The report further refers to recent limited U.S. strikes in southern Iran, including areas around the Strait of Hormuz and Qeshm Island, targeting air defense systems, radar installations and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) missile launchers.
According to NZIV, the United States has also deployed two aircraft carriers to the region, with a third expected to arrive, while additional air defense systems, including Patriot batteries, have been deployed in Israel amid preparations for a potential Iranian response.
The Israeli outlet suggests that further military action is being considered as a means of weakening Iran's military capabilities and strengthening Washington's leverage in potential future negotiations. However, differences reportedly remain within political and security circles over the scope of any renewed military campaign.
NZIV concludes that preparations and strategic coordination for a possible third wave of strikes are underway, but no official final order for a large-scale operation has been issued.