CENTCOM ordered Israel to prepare for resumption of war with Iran — Kan

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has instructed the Israeli armed forces to prepare for the resumption of a military campaign against Iran, Israeli state broadcaster Kan reported, citing an American source.

According to Kan, Israel and the Persian Gulf countries received warnings about the possibility of a near-term resumption of the war with Tehran. The signals were passed through security channels.

Kan notes that these signals diverge from recent statements by US President Donald Trump, who said he saw no need to resume the military campaign against Iran.

The US and Israel began the war with Iran on February 28. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding providing for an immediate ceasefire on all fronts. However, on the night of July 8, the US resumed large-scale strikes on Iran, accusing Tehran of violating the agreements on the Strait of Hormuz. About 25% of global oil trade and about 20% of liquefied natural gas pass through this strait. Subsequently, the American administration effectively set a course toward ending the large-scale use of military force against Iran and shifting to an attempt to strangle it with sanctions.