Iranian ballistic missiles over ‘Israel’ in June 2025.
‘Israel’ warns US Iran missile drill could be “cover” for surprise attack: Axios
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- ‘Israeli’ Military Chief Eyal Zamir warned CENTCOM that ongoing IRGC missile drills could be a "tactical cover" for a surprise attack, despite US intelligence reporting no signs of an imminent strike.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to discuss a potential preemptive military strike with President Trump to dismantle Iran’s resurgent missile capabilities, as military leaders warn that "miscalculations" by either side could spark a full-scale war.
The Chief of Staff of the ‘Israeli’ military Eyal Zamir informed the US Central Command (CENTCOM) of concerns in Tel Aviv regarding ongoing Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps missile exercise, Axios reported, citing informed US and ‘Israeli’ sources.
Zamir warned that the recent Iranian missile movements may not be routine training exercises but could instead be used as a tactical cover for a surprise offensive against ‘Israeli’ targets.
US intelligence currently has no indication an Iranian attack is imminent, a US source told Axios.
"The chances for an Iranian attack are less than 50%, but nobody is willing to take the risk and just say it is only an exercise," one ‘Israeli’ source told Axios.
This comes after a similar missile drill six months ago, that nothing came out of it.
High-Level Security Consultations
In response to the escalating tensions, the commander of US CENTCOM Brad Cooper, arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday.
He held meetings with Zamir and senior ‘Israeli’ military officials to evaluate the current situation.
Assessment of "Miscalculation" Risks
Despite the high state of alert, a US official told Axios that American intelligence does not currently possess “indication” of an imminent Iranian attack.
However, sources noted that the primary concern remains the risk of a "miscalculation" by either side, with each side trying to hit the other preemptively.
Netanyahu and Trump to Discuss Preemptive Options
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to hold talks with US President Donald Trump regarding the reconstruction of Iran's missile capabilities during their upcoming meeting.
Netanyahu reportedly seeks to explore the possibility of a deterrent military strike to limit the growth of these capabilities, according to Hebrew media.
