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Jerusalem Post, May 22, 2026 – Israeli intelligence officials have sounded the alarm regarding possible preparations by Iran for a surprise missile and drone attack against both Israel and Gulf states, amidst growing regional tensions. According to multiple sources, concerns arose from a high-level situational assessment led by senior Israeli military leaders and Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant – previously Defence Minister Katz – who was replaced recently with new minister. The briefing reportedly highlighted the increasing likelihood of military action against Iran and the possibility of Tehran launching a pre-emptive response.
As relations between Israel and Iran continue to deteriorate, security officials are growing increasingly worried that a miscalculation could lead to an all-out conflict in the region. Israeli defence and intelligence agencies have thus elevated their alert level, anticipating that any escalation could rapidly spread across the wider region, drawing in other major players.
Key intelligence agencies and military branches, including the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and Israel’s Intelligence Community, are currently on high alert as tensions escalate. Their heightened vigilance aims to prevent any potential Iranian offensive, which officials fear may target Israel’s critical infrastructure, civilian and military installations, as well as sensitive facilities across the Gulf.
Iran’s expanding arsenal, which includes advanced ballistic missiles, drones, and cyber capabilities, has become a pressing concern for Israel, Gulf states, and their respective allies. The possibility of an Iranian attack is particularly worrisome for Saudi Arabia, a long-standing opponent of Tehran’s aggressive regional expansionism, as well as other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations.
Regional security dynamics have been further complicated by reports of heightened military activity along Iran’s western borders, where it shares a common frontier with Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Intelligence sources suggest that Tehran has been secretly building up its military presence in these areas, possibly preparing for any future conflicts with regional adversaries.
In response to growing threats, Israel has reportedly boosted its military presence along the Lebanese border, particularly in the north, where it faces an ongoing threat from Hezbollah militants, backed by Iran. Israel has not publicly commented on the recent assessment or any additional measures taken in response to the heightened threat level.
The current diplomatic situation, marked by increasing regional isolation and heightened tensions, has created a volatile environment, potentially paving the way for an unexpected military confrontation between Iran and either Israel or the Gulf states, or all of the above.