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Israel on ‘high alert’ for any scenario with Iran amid Washington-Tehran tension: Energy minister

  • On Thursday, Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen announced Israel is on "high alert for any scenario," warning of a "forceful response" if Iran launches an attack.
  • Regional tensions have escalated since a joint U.S.-Israel offensive in late February, with recent exchanges of fire over the Strait of Hormuz straining a peace agreement signed last month.
  • Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of a "devastating response" following high-level consultations with military leadership, including IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, to review offensive and defensive capabilities.
  • Western intelligence agencies suggest Iran may attempt a first strike, while KAN reported continued security coordination with Washington and discussions regarding a potential meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump next week.
  • Washington reportedly informed Israel of plans to intensify attacks on Iran using heavy bombers, as Cohen argued "regime change" in Tehran is necessary for stability, rejecting the previous agreement as having "no point.
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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
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