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Senior Israeli military official tells Ma’ariv the IDF is preparing for multiple scenarios, including the possibility of carrying out another strike on Iran

The claim that a senior Israeli military official told Ma’ariv the IDF is preparing for multiple scenarios, including possibly carrying out another strike on Iran, is mostly true because multiple recent sources confirm the IDF’s readiness for prolonged conflict and multiple operational options against Iran, though direct attribution to Ma’ariv or a specific official statement in these sources is not explicitly found.

Israel Strikes Iran: Initial Assessments from Washington Institute Experts - The Washington Institute

Israel Strikes Iran: Initial Assessments from Washington Institute Experts - The Washington Institute

Source: washingtoninstitute.org

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Key Evidence

Verified October 1, 2025
The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

Recent authoritative sources from mid-2025 document that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have engaged in significant strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities and remain prepared for ongoing and potentially expanded military operations. The Times of Israel reports the IDF chief warning Israelis to brace for a prolonged campaign against Iran, emphasizing readiness for various scenarios. Haaretz and Ynetnews describe active IDF operations and alerts related to missile and drone threats from Iran, indicating a dynamic and evolving conflict environment.timesofisrael.comtimesofisrael.comIDF chief warns Israelis must brace for ‘prolonged campaign’ against Iranynetnews.comynetnews.comRevolutionary Guard commander killed in Israeli strike on Iran; officials warn...+1 more

The Washington Institute and Middle East Institute provide expert analyses confirming Israel’s strategic posture toward Iran’s nuclear program, including military options. However, none of the provided sources explicitly quote a senior Israeli military official speaking directly to Ma’ariv about preparing for multiple scenarios or specifically mention another strike as a stated possibility in that context.washingtoninstitute.orgwashingtoninstitute.orgIsrael Strikes Iran: Initial Assessments from Washington Institute Expertsmei.edumei.eduSpecial Briefing: Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program

The overall evidence strongly supports the substance of the claim, that the IDF is preparing for multiple contingencies including further strikes, but lacks direct confirmation of the exact quoted source or interview.

Primary trail

Verified Sources10

Israel Strikes Iran: Initial Assessments from Washington Institute Experts

washingtoninstitute.org
Open source

Special Briefing: Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program

mei.edu
Open source

The Consequences of the IDF Strikes into Iran

understandingwar.org
Open source
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