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Iranian missile exercises may be preparation for surprise attack, Israel warns US - Axios

Israeli officials warned U.S. that Iran’s missile drills may conceal preparations for attack amid ongoing regional conflicts, with threat assessed below 50%, sources said.

  • On Saturday, Fars News Agency reported missile tests across Khoramabad, Mahabad, Isfahan, Mashhad and Tehran, while Iranian broadcasters said footage of alleged launches was inaccurate and showed an aircraft contrail amid Israeli concerns.
  • Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran's missiles protect the country and `are not up for discussion`, while Hatami said forces are prepared based on lessons from the recent June conflict.
  • U.S. and Israeli officials warned of repairs to missile and air‑defense infrastructure, noting Iran is restoring production sites and damaged systems while Western intelligence detected atypical IRGC air‑unit activity.
  • Israeli officials are weighing potential strikes and NBC reported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present options to U.S. President Donald Trump later this month in Florida, while a U.S. official said there is no indication of an imminent Iranian attack.
  • Restoration of ballistic missile production capability and three domestically made satellites scheduled for launch later this week align with reports of a shift to liquid fuel after Israel allegedly destroyed solid‑fuel production components.
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Israel has warned the Trump administration of Iran's renewed attack on Israel.

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Tehran. Iran will not negotiate its missile program with any country, said yesterday the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, Ismail Baghaei.

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Amid concerns over new Israeli attacks, Iran has tested several missiles, according to media reports, with the tests reportedly taking place in the capital Tehran and the major cities of Isfahan and Mashhad.

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According to media reports, Iran has tested several missiles.

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i24NEWS broke the news in on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
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