🚨 IRON DOME DEPLOYMENTS, MADA SIREN CHANGE, AND U.S. NAVAL FORCES POSITIONED IN THE MIDDLE EAST

🕑 January 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM

🇮🇱 Air Defense Readiness: Iron Dome batteries are being sent to central Israel.

🚑 Civil Defense and Emergency Services: MADA, the Israeli ambulance service, is changing the sound of its siren. The current wailing tone, similar to an air raid siren, will be replaced with a monotone sound.

⚓ U.S. Military Presence: The New York Times, citing senior American officials, reports: “The United States has three destroyers in the Middle East region, including the destroyer Roosevelt, which entered the Red Sea a few days ago. The U.S. Navy is also operating at least one submarine equipped with missiles in the Middle East.”


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🎯 ISRAEL AND U.S. SIGNAL HEIGHTENED REGIONAL READINESS AS AIR DEFENSE IS DEPLOYED, HEZBOLLAH WITHHOLDS GUARANTEES, AND PHASE TWO OF GAZA PLAN IS LAUNCHED

🕑 January 14, 2026 | 07:30 PM

🚀 Additional Air Defense Deployments in Israel: Israeli media report the deployment of Iron Dome batteries in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv (previously reported), Haifa, Netanya, and Judea and Samaria.

⚠️ Hezbollah Positioning Amid Iran Tensions: Diplomats requested assurances from Hezbollah that it would not take military action in the event of a U.S. or Israeli strike on Iran. Hezbollah refused to provide such guarantees, but said it has no plans to act unless a strike on Iran is considered “existential” for Iran’s leadership.

⚠️ Aviation Precautionary Measures: Israeli officials anticipate possible flight cancellations and travel warnings. Germany’s Lufthansa Group informed its employees to prepare for leaving Israel and to cancel flights starting tomorrow.

🔸 United States Launches Phase Two of President Trump’s Gaza Plan: President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced the move to Phase Two in Gaza: “Today, on behalf of President Trump, we announce the launch of the second phase of the President’s 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza — the transition from a cease-fire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction. Phase 2 establishes a technocratic Palestinian transitional administration in Gaza, the National Committee for Administration of Gaza (NCAG), and begins full demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza, primarily the disarmament of all unauthorized personnel.

The United States expects Hamas to fully meet its commitments, including the immediate return of the last deceased hostage. Failure to do so will entail severe consequences. It is important to note that Phase 1 provided historic humanitarian aid, maintained the cease-fire, returned all living hostages and the remains of twenty-seven of the twenty-eight deceased hostages. We are deeply grateful to Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar for their vital mediation efforts that have made all progress to date possible.”

🎗️ Family Response on Hostage Recovery: Talik, the mother of the fallen and kidnapped Staff Sergeant Ran Goili, responded to Witkoff’s announcement: “We spoke with the Prime Minister, who made it clear to us that bringing Rani back is foremost in our minds. The declarative move to establish a technocratic committee, and any other initiative, will not contradict or affect the efforts to bring Rani to a Jewish burial in Israel.”


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🚨 ISRAEL AND US PREPARE FOR POTENTIAL IRAN-LED ESCALATION AS RESERVE CALL-UPS BEGIN AND CIVIL DEFENSE GUIDANCE SIGNALS SHIFT

🕑 January 14, 2026 | 8:00 PM

🪖 Reserve mobilization: According to reports circulating online, the distribution of Order 8 emergency call-up notices to reserve soldiers has begun.

⚠️ Civil defense posture: Channel 12 News reports that any kind of US strikes in Iran will lead to a drastic change in Home Front Command instructions.

❗️ Israeli leadership warning: Senior Israeli officials told media: “If Iran will hit Israel as retaliation for US strikes - it will be the last round of fighting, the Iranian regime will not survive”.

⚠️ Multi-arena threat assessment: Channel 12 News reports that the IDF is preparing for the possibility that the Houthi terrorists in Yemen and the Hizbullah terrorists in Lebanon may also take part in attacking Israel.

🛩️ Aviation disruptions Report: Italy’s ITA Airways, which only began operating flights to Israel about two weeks ago, has informed its employees to prepare for the cancellation of flights to Israel. Italian Airlines and Austrian Airlines have also begun canceling flights to Israel.

🔹 US and allied force movements: Britain has evacuated some of its troops from Al-Udeid Airbase.

⚠️ US intelligence warning: A US official told CNN that recent US intelligence reports indicate Iran is preparing options to target American bases in the Middle East, including those in Iraq and Syria, if President Trump carries out military strikes.

🎗️ Hostage coordination: Netanyahu calls Witkoff’s announcement about moving to phase B a “declarative move,” and tells the Guayli family: he insists that the information provided to the families by the Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons and his team be immediately translated into effective action on the ground.


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⚠️ ISRAELI AIR FORCE BASE EVACUATION REPORTED AS IDF CONFIRMS HEIGHTENED READINESS AMID WARNINGS OF POSSIBLE STRIKE WITHIN 48 HOURS

🕑 January 14, 2026 | 8:30 PM

🚨 Israeli Air Force activity in the Negev
Israeli media report the evacuation of certain areas of the Israeli Air Force’s Nevatim Air Base in the Negev. No official operational details have been released.

⚠️ IDF statement on readiness and public guidance: IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Efi Defrin “I continue to provide updates: I am aware of the reports circulating in the past day and especially in recent hours, and I would like to clarify, the IDF is closely monitoring developments. In recent days, the Chief of Staff has been holding regular situation assessments. We are under full monitoring and prepared for any development. The Chief of Staff has instructed to strengthen readiness in all defense systems. I repeat my request: rely only on official IDF statements and avoid spreading rumors that may cause public concern. At this stage, there is no change in the defense policy. The IDF is prepared and will continue to act responsibly to protect the security of the citizens of Israel. I will provide updates if needed should anything change.”

❗️ International media assessments: European and Western media sources state that an attack could occur within the next 48 hours. No official timeline has been issued by Israeli authorities.

🔹 Situation inside Iran: Iran International reports that Tehran is under near martial law conditions. The report did not include official confirmation from Iranian authorities.

🔹 Diplomatic activity in the Gulf: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is currently visiting Abu Dhabi and meeting his Emirati counterpart, Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed. The visit has not been officially reported by the Israeli Foreign Ministry or the Foreign Minister’s Office.


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⚠️ INTERNATIONAL AIR, MARITIME, AND CONSULAR DISRUPTIONS SIGNAL HEIGHTENED REGIONAL PRECAUTION AROUND IRAN

🕑 January 14, 2026 | 9:30 PM

✈️ Aviation Disruptions Confirmed: Lufthansa has cancelled all overnight flights from Israel. The German airline has also cancelled all flights to Israel starting tomorrow and has begun evacuating its staff from the country.

✈️ Unusual Aerial Activity: Unusual aerial activity has been observed over several countries in the Middle East. Reports note jet activity near the Iraq–Syria border, and multiple US aerial refueling aircraft have gone airborne from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. A NOTAM may be issued.

🚢 Maritime Shipping Holds: Multiple vessels bound for Iran have dropped anchor in open waters rather than entering Iranian ports. Cargo ships and tankers have paused approaches to Iranian ports and are holding position offshore.

⚠️ Consular Advisories: Poland and Italy are now issuing advisories to their citizens to leave Iran.


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⚠️ TRUMP SAYS IRAN HALTED EXECUTIONS AS REGIONAL ALERT LEVELS RISE AND AIRSPACE, EMBASSY, AND DEFENSE MEASURES TIGHTEN

🕑 January 14, 2026 | 10:30 PM

🇺🇸 President Trump said he was told planned executions of protesters in Iran did not take place. He said the reported killings had stopped and that there was “no plan for executions,” based on what he was told.

🛰️ Heavy GPS interference has been reported across western and southern Iran. The disruption is described as widespread across multiple regions.

✈️ German authorities issued a new NOTAM cautioning German airlines against entering Iranian airspace. The notice reflects elevated operational risk for civil aviation in the area.

🛡️ Jordanian air defenses are reportedly entering a state of maximum alert. The reported move indicates heightened readiness amid the current regional environment.

🏛️ The British Embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed, according to Politico.
The closure is being reported alongside other security-related adjustments in and around Iran.

🔹 An Israeli security official commented on potential regional implications if the Iranian regime falls. The official said Hezbollah would collapse “within weeks” under that scenario.

🔸 A report says Israel and Iran agreed not to launch preemptive attacks days before the demonstrations began. The report says the messages were conveyed through Russian mediation.


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💥 REPORTS OF SONIC BOOMS AND UNIDENTIFIED JETS OVER IRAQ AS ISRAEL PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE U.S. STRIKES LINKED TO IRAN

🕑 January 15, 2026 | 12:15 AM

💥 Iraqi locals reported hearing sonic booms and seeing balls of light in the sky. Iraqi media also reported fighter jets of unknown origin flying over Basra Province in southern Iraq, near the Iranian border. Additional reports described explosions or further sonic booms over Iraq.

‼️ A Western military official told Reuters: “All the signals are that a U.S. attack on Iran is imminent, but that is also how this administration behaves to keep everyone on their toes. Unpredictability is part of the strategy”. According to two sources, an operation against the Iranian regime is either underway or about to begin.

🇮🇱 In Israel, preparations are underway for a scenario in which targeted U.S. strikes could aim to support or revive protests in Iran. Such a move is described as potentially occurring with little advance warning.


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⚠️ IRAN ISSUES TEMPORARY AIRSPACE CLOSURE AS DIPLOMATIC CONFUSION GROWS AND LEADERS TRADE STATEMENTS

🕑 January 15, 2026 | 1:00 AM

📌 Iran Airspace Closure: Iran issued a NOTAM closing its airspace to all flights except international flights to and from Iran with prior permission. The NOTAM is valid for just over two hours. Aircraft are being rerouted to avoid the region. Iraqi and Iranian airspace are being cleared as flights divert.

⁉️ Diplomatic Uncertainty: Senior diplomats described widespread confusion and uncertainty about developments involving Iran. No clear consensus was reported on what is unfolding.

🎤 Reporter: “What is your message to Trump?” Iranian Foreign Minister Araqhchi: “Do not repeat the same mistake that you did in June. If you try a failed experience, you will get the same result. Between war and diplomacy, diplomacy is a better way”.

⚓ The United States is repositioning a carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.


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🟥 TRUMP HALTS LAST-MINUTE U.S. ATTACK ON IRAN AS FORCES STAND DOWN AND REGIONAL ALERTS REMAIN HIGH

🕑 January 15, 2026 | 7:30 AM

🚫 U.S. strike was reportedly called off at the last minute: Walla military analyst Amir Bohbot reported that U.S. President Donald Trump intervened late last night to prevent an attack on Iran. Iranian airspace has reopened, and assets scrambled from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar were instructed to return to base after the mission was called off and to remain on standby for further orders.

⚠️ Trump has not received assurances that a strike would achieve his stated objective: He has told advisers he would want any action to deliver a decisive blow to the Iranian regime, but advisers have not guaranteed that the regime would quickly collapse after an American military strike, according to a U.S. official and two people familiar with the discussions. Officials also raised concerns that the United States may not have all the regional assets needed to defend against what they expect would be an aggressive Iranian response.

❗️ Officials described alternative courses of action and warned of escalation risk:
"But other options, such as a cyberattack or a strike against Iran’s domestic security apparatus, which is using lethal force against protesters, were more likely, the officials have said. Any attack is at least several days away, and could prompt a vigorous retaliation from Iran, officials said."

‼️ U.S. intelligence expects Iran would retaliate against American bases in the region: Officials briefed on the intelligence said Tehran would likely respond by attacking U.S. military bases, including facilities in Qatar. One official said U.S. agencies also believe Iran could possibly strike U.S. forces stationed at bases in Syria and Iraq.

✈️ Pentagon posture shifted after Trump’s remarks, according to U.S. officials: "But After Mr. Trump's remarks on Wednesday afternoon, the Pentagon was ready to have troops return to Al Udeid base, according to a U.S. military official, who called the president’s comments 'an off-ramp.' Long-range bombers in the US had been put on alert to conduct secondary strikes if needed, but that appeared to have been paused as of Wednesday afternoon, another U.S. official said."

⁉️ Trump said he was told Tehran had stopped killing protesters and that executions were not going ahead:
This was reported alongside Iran reopening its airspace after a closure of nearly five hours.

🌍 The United States is seeking U.N. Security Council engagement as regional consultations continue: "The United States calls for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation in Iran," al-Jazeera reported. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the two discussed the situation in the region.

🇮🇱 Israel is preparing for the possibility of advance warning before any U.S. action:
Israeli Channel 11 reported that Israel expects to receive several hours’ advance warning before any U.S. attack on Iran.

🚨 U.S. and regional security advisories and flight disruptions were issued: The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert advising that, "given ongoing regional tensions," U.S. citizens should review travel plans in case of disruptions and make decisions for themselves and their families. Qatar Airways canceled all flights to Iran, and the U.S. Department of State advised U.S. personnel in Qatar to exercise caution and limit travel to Al Udeid Air Base.

🛡️ Civil defense steps were reported in multiple Israeli cities: Public bomb shelters were opened in Ra’anana, Ofakim, and Kiryat Gat.

⚠️ Reuters quoted Hezbollah as linking its posture to the scale of impact on Tehran:
"Hezbollah has no plans to act if the attack in Iran is not 'existential' for Tehran," Reuters reported.


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⚠️ EARTHQUAKE FELT ACROSS DEAD SEA REGION - 4.2 MAGNITUDE

🕑 January 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM

⚠️ Seismic Event: An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 was detected at approximately 09:00 local time in the Dead Sea and South Negev regions, with multiple alerts recorded within seconds. The tremor was also felt in Be’er Sheva.

📍 Affected Locations: In the Dead Sea area, reports included Mitzpeh Shalem, Ein Bokek in the Dead Sea hotel zone, Neot HaKikar, Ein Tamar, Neveh Zohar, Ein Gedi, Massada, and the Ein Gedi baths. In the South Negev, reports included Arad, the Rotem Industrial Zone, El For’eh, and Kfar HaNokdim.

🏛️ Regional Councils: Arad was identified as the primary city affected. Regional councils reporting impact include Megilot and Tamar.


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🛡️ CLARIFICATION: CLAIMS ABOUT “DEFCON 2–3” IN THE MIDDLE EAST

🕑 January 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM

Reports circulating online claim that large parts of the Middle East are at “DEFCON 3” or even “DEFCON 2.” These claims are misleading and require clarification.

WHAT IS DEFCON? DEFCON (Defense Readiness Condition) is a U.S. military alert system used internally by the United States Armed Forces to indicate how prepared the military is for potential conflict. It has five levels:

- DEFCON 5 – Normal peacetime readiness

- DEFCON 4–3 – Increased military alertness and readiness

- DEFCON 2 – Very high readiness; major conflict considered imminent

- DEFCON 1 – Maximum readiness; nuclear war imminent

CRITICAL CONTEXT: DEFCON is not a civilian warning system, not a global threat scale, and not publicly announced by the U.S. government. Official DEFCON levels are classified.

There is no official or public “DEFCON level” assigned to regions like the Middle East or to individual countries. DEFCON reflects overall U.S. military readiness, not a regional or country-specific status.

Websites and social media posts citing “DEFCON 3” or “DEFCON 2” are offering independent estimates or commentary, often based on open-source indicators such as troop movements, alerts, or diplomatic tensions, not confirmed military declarations.

CURRENT REALITY:

• The U.S. and allied forces are operating under heightened readiness and precautionary measures in parts of the region
• These steps reflect increased alertness, not a formal shift to near-war status
• No authoritative source has confirmed a move to DEFCON 2, which would indicate imminent large-scale conflict

BOTTOM LINE: Heightened regional tension is real. Online DEFCON claims are interpretive, not official. There is no publicly declared DEFCON change and no formal “Middle East DEFCON level.”

Israel Realtime will continue monitoring verified military posture changes and report confirmed developments only.


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‼️ ISRAEL ON MAXIMUM ALERT AS U.S. STRIKE ON IRAN IS REPORTEDLY DELAYED BUT STILL EXPECTED

🕑 January 15, 2026 | 4:30 PM

‼️ Israeli readiness and U.S. strike reporting: Israel was placed on maximum alert overnight and prepared for a possible U.S. strike. The Israeli Air Force was activated during the night amid concerns of escalation, but Walla reported the attack was called off at the last minute. Channel 14 reported President Trump has decided a strike will occur, even if delayed by several days.

⚠️ Conflicting messages on U.S. intentions: An Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Trump informed Iran he does not intend to attack. Fox News reported that an Iranian protester will no longer be sentenced to death after President Trump’s warnings, and that others may also be affected. President Trump said: “This is good news. Hopefully, it will continue!”

🔸 Regional pressure and airspace denial claims: Channel 14 reported that Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia played a critical role in calling off the strike overnight. The report said all three opposed escalation and told the White House they would not allow U.S. forces to use their airspace to strike Iranian territory.

❗️ Assessments still point to possible action: Channel 12 reported: “Despite Trump's peaceful statements yesterday, most American assessments this morning still tend to believe that Trump wants to launch a military strike against Iran.”

💰 U.S. Treasury comments on capital outflows from Iran: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said: “We are seeing the rats flee the sinking ship. We can see tens of millions of dollars being wired out of Iran. The money is being smuggled out by the Iranian leadership, who are abandoning the ship,”.


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🎯 IDF ENFORCES CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS WITH STRIKES IN LEBANON, DEMOLISHES TERRORIST HOME IN HEBRON, AND ADDRESSES SECURITY INCIDENTS IN GAZA

🕑 January 15, 2026 | 5:40 PM

💥 Lebanon: In response to Hezbollah’s repeated violations of the ceasefire understandings, the IDF is striking Hezbollah terror targets in several areas in Lebanon.

🚨 Gaza Envelope: Sirens sounded in Nahal Oz. After an assessment, the incident was determined to be a false identification.

🎯 Southern Gaza Strip: Earlier today, IDF troops identified a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an imminent threat to their safety. The troops eliminated the terrorist to remove the threat.

🎯 Additional Incidents in Gaza: In several incidents yesterday in both the southern and northern Gaza Strip, IDF troops identified additional terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an imminent threat to their safety. The troops eliminated the terrorists.

🔸 Gaza Governance: After the Witkoff announcement, a Hamas official told Reuters: “We are ready to transfer our authority in Gaza to the Palestinian technocratic committee.”

🚑 Northern Gaza Strip: Yesterday, an IDF reserve soldier from the Jerusalem Brigade (16) was severely injured as a result of an accidental discharge. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and the family has been notified.

❌ Judea and Samaria: IDF forces from the Judea Brigade demolished the home of terrorist Imran al-Atrash overnight in Hebron. Al-Atrash carried out a combined vehicular-ramming and stabbing attack together with another assailant at the Gush Junction on November 18, 2025, killing Aaron Cohen (of blessed memory) and wounding three additional civilians. The demolition was described as closing the circle in the ongoing effort to combat terrorism.


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⚠️ ISRAEL, U.S., AND REGIONAL ACTORS SIGNAL DETERRENCE, READINESS, AND DIPLOMATIC CAUTION AMID HEIGHTENED IRAN TENSIONS

⚠️ Israeli Deterrence Warning: Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen warned Iran against acting against Israel, stating: “I suggest that Iran not think about acting against Israel. We have the capability to strike anywhere in Iran with precision. If they make a mistake, the price they will pay will be very high”.

⚠️ Houthis Raise Alert Level: Amid U.S. threats against Iran, the Houthis described the situation as support for Tehran and said Yemen would not be outside any new regional equation. They announced increased support for Iran, raised their alert level, and conducted missile tests in the Red Sea.

⚠️ Diplomatic Drawdowns and Travel Warnings: The British ambassador to Iran has left the country along with the entire embassy staff. The U.S. Embassy in Israel called on U.S. citizens in Israel, Judea and Samaria, and Gaza to be cautious, prepare in advance, and review travel plans. The United Kingdom advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Israel due to heightened regional tensions. The U.S. Embassy in Doha advised personnel to exercise increased caution and limit non-essential travel to Al Udeid Air Base, with similar guidance issued to U.S. citizens in Qatar.

⚠️ U.S. Strike Deliberations and Constraints: President Trump told his national security team that any U.S. military action against Iran should deliver a “swift and decisive blow” to the Iranian government without triggering a prolonged conflict. His advisers have not been able to guarantee that Iran would quickly collapse after a strike, and officials expressed concern that the U.S. may lack sufficient regional assets to counter an aggressive Iranian response.

⁉️ Comments on Iranian Opposition Figure: President Trump said Reza Pahlavi appears “very nice” but questioned whether he could gain enough support inside Iran to lead the country if the Islamic Republic collapses, adding that acceptance by Iranians would be decisive.

🆘 Iranian Protester Case Update: President Trump shared a Fox News report stating that an Iranian protester would no longer face the death penalty following his public warnings, calling it “good news” and expressing hope it continues. Iran’s judiciary said arrested protester Erfan Soltani has not been sentenced to death and described prior execution reports as “blatantly fabricated by exiled opposition media”.

⚠️ Iranian Accusations of External Coordination: Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh claimed the U.S., Israel, and allied countries formed a coordination center for separatists and terrorists to plan unrest in Iran. He alleged intelligence confirmed joint meetings in a regional country involving U.S. intelligence and Western states to increase funding, accused the U.S. and Israel of directing weapons smuggling and logistical support, and said authorities arrested an individual who received 900 million tomans to kill people during unrest. He detailed alleged payment rates for killings and property destruction, asserting the intent was to create casualties.

⚠️ Regional Basing Disputes and Timing: One reason cited for delays in a possible U.S. strike is a dispute with regional countries including Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, which informed Washington they would not allow U.S. Air Force fighter jets to take off from bases on their territory. Despite this, President Trump has reportedly made a decision that a strike will come, even if delayed by several days.

⁉️ U.S. Force Posture Reports
Some reports say that despite evacuations from U.S. bases in the Middle East the previous day, the Pentagon has begun preparing to return troops following President Trump’s remarks signaling a possible withdrawal path. Strategic bombers placed on alert for potential secondary strikes in response to an initial U.S. attack on Iran are now reported to have those plans on hold.


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🛡️ ISRAEL MAINTAINS PEAK IDF READINESS AS TRUMP DELAYS BUT KEEPS IRAN STRIKE OPTION ACTIVE, NETANYAHU SEEKS DELAY OVER RETALIATION RISKS, U.S. SANCTIONS IRANIAN OFFICIALS, AND REGIONAL THREATS EXPAND FROM YEMEN TO SOMALIA

🕑 January 15, 2026 | 11:00 PM

🚨 Heightened Alert and IDF Readiness: Israel’s alert level remains very high amid anticipation of potential developments involving Iran. The IDF is entering the weekend with peak readiness across its defense arrays.

⚠️ U.S. Strike Postponed, Not Canceled: The assessment in Israel is that President Trump has postponed, but not canceled, a potential U.S. military strike on Iran. Israeli officials believe the option remains active despite the delay.

🇮🇱 Netanyahu Requests Delay Over Retaliation Concerns: Yesterday, Prime Minister Netanyahu asked President Trump to delay any U.S. strike on Iran due to concerns that Iranian retaliation could target Israel. The request comes amid assessments that Israel has not yet sufficiently replenished its air defense interceptor missile stockpiles.

📌 Uncertainty Inside the U.S. Administration: President Trump is postponing a decision on whether to attack Iran, while the White House conducts internal consultations and engages with U.S. allies over the timing of a potential operation and its likely impact on the Iranian regime, Axios reported. Officials assess that a large-scale U.S. strike is unlikely to topple the government and could trigger a wider regional war, while more limited strikes would not materially change the situation.

In an interview with NBC, Trump declined to say whether he would authorize an attack, stating, “I am not going to tell you that.” Officials say he has ordered U.S. military assets to remain ready and is monitoring how Tehran responds to internal protests before making a decision. Trump also claimed he “saved many lives yesterday in Iran,” underscoring continued uncertainty within the administration and among U.S. allies over the risks of a strike that could provoke significant retaliation.

❗️ Houthi Threats Beyond the Region
Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi stated: “We are serious about targeting any Israeli presence in the land of Somalia — whether a military base or the like. Any fixed Zionist presence that we find accessible to us, we will not hesitate to target militarily.”

🔸 Iraq Rejects Use of Its Territory: The Iraqi government said: “We reject the use of our land or airspace to target any state or to drag Iraq into conflicts that do not serve its people. We call on all parties to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and resolve disputes peacefully.”

💰 New U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Officials: The U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed new sanctions on senior Iranian security officials, including Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and several financial networks, citing their role in suppressing nationwide protests.

🔹 U.S. Push for Israel–Turkey Ties
A U.S. official told Reuters: “We want to see Israel and Turkey start to rebuild their relationship”.


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⚠️ IDF REAFFIRMS AERIAL DEFENSE READINESS AS U.S. DEPLOYS ASSETS, STRIKES HEZBOLLAH TARGETS IN LEBANON, AND SECURITY INCIDENTS OCCUR IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA

🕑 January 16, 2026 | 09:45 AM

🛡️ IDF Aerial Defense Readiness: Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir said the IDF maintains constant readiness to defend Israel’s civilians and adjusts its posture based on responsible, measured situational assessments. During a Thursday evening visit to an Arrow Battery within the Aerial Defense Array, Zamir reviewed operational readiness, took part in an exercise simulating a missile attack on Israel, and met with commanders and troops. He emphasized strengthening immediate preparedness across a wide range of aerial defense scenarios and said the IDF remains ready to act decisively to thwart threats across all arenas.

✈️ U.S. Military Posture: Fox News reported the United States continues to send military assets to the Middle East as President Trump weighs a potential strike on Iran.

💥 IDF Strikes in Lebanon: The IDF said it struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure throughout Lebanon. In southern Lebanon, targets included several weapons storage facilities and additional infrastructure assessed as supporting attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel. The IDF also reported striking an underground Hezbollah weapons storage facility. Later that evening, the IDF said it struck a Hezbollah terrorist in the Zawtar al-Sharqiyah area of southern Lebanon in response to repeated violations of ceasefire understandings.

🚧 Judea and Samaria Security Incidents: IDF soldiers were dispatched to the area of Kafr Malik following a report that terrorists hurled an explosive device and a Molotov cocktail toward the road leading to a military base. The devices did not explode and no injuries were reported. Forces searched the area for suspects and Kafr Malik has been encircled.

🚨 Terrorist Infiltration Alert: At 02:12 AM, a terrorist infiltration alert was issued in the Hashmonaim area, covering the Yarkon–Hashmonaim sector under the jurisdiction of the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council.


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🎯 U.S. SIGNALS MIDDLE EAST FORCE REALIGNMENT AS IRAN DETENTIONS, INTERNET BLACKOUT, AND INTERNATIONAL WARNINGS INTENSIFY

🕑 January 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM

⚠️ U.S. military posture Bret Baier said, “Fox News can tonight confirm military assets are moving toward the Middle East after a recent withdrawal of Navy firepower in the region.”

The Wall Street Journal reported that the main reason for postponing an attack was insufficient American firepower currently positioned in the area.

❗ Iran detentions and execution claims: Iran’s Intelligence Agency said, “We have arrested 3,000 armed rioters in the last few days, and the manhunt is still ongoing.”

Authorities rejected claims that executions have been “halted,” arguing that violence has shifted out of public view, including allegations of killings inside medical facilities. A White House spokesperson warned, “If the killings in Iran continue, there will be serious consequences. All options remain on the table.”

🌐 Nationwide internet blackout: Iran plans to keep its nationwide internet shutdown in place until at least the Iranian New Year, Nowruz, in late March, according to IranWire citing media activists briefed by the government.

Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani reportedly said access to international online services would not be restored before Nowruz, around March 20. NetBlocks said the blackout has exceeded 180 hours, surpassing the duration of Iran’s 2019 shutdown, with no partial or regional restoration so far. NetBlocks noted that in 2019, the scale of the crackdown became clear only after connectivity was restored. Iran International reported that authorities were in the final stages of rolling out additional measures.

⚠️ U.S. political reactions: Senator Lindsey Graham said headlines claiming “Trump backed down from attacking Iran” were inaccurate. He later tweeted, “All the headlines suggesting that so-called ‘our Arab allies’ intervened on behalf of Iran to avoid decisive military action are very troubling. If the Arab response is ‘no need for action against Iran,’ then there will be a dramatic reconsideration on my part regarding the nature of those alliances now and in the future.”

🇺🇸 President Trump announcement: President Trump said, “It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed. The Members of the Board will be announced shortly, but I can say with certainty that it is the Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place.”


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