Israel's military chief has ordered troops to prepare for the war in Iran to resume as peace talks with the US stall. The Israeli Defence Forces chief of staff Lt Gen Eyal Zamir is understood to have made the instructions following the breakdown of peace talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, according to Israeli media.
Citing military sources, ynet reported the IDF has entered a war-preparation mode, similar to what was used ahead of previous strikes on Iran, including operation Roaring Lion, when the first of the latest strikes began on February 28, 2026. The units have reportedly been told to maintain readiness across all branches, shorten response times and close operational gaps.
The military was understood to be increasing the pace of building its target bank for Iran, which means the list of potential strike targets in the event of a conflict.
The media outlet said the bank would focus primarily on military objectives and supporting infrastructure. Officials familiar with the details said this was so rapid strikes could be carried out, should a political decision be made.
The Israeli Air Force is also reportedly finalising strike plans, including "attack packages" that would integrate long range capabilities.
Pre-empting incoming strikes, the IDF is reportedly bolstering its defense systems, preparing for the possibility of simultaneous attacks from multiple arenas.
The failure to reach a deal today has created uncertainty over whether the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US will continue.
Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation, has already left Pakistan after the failed talks, stating Iran did not accept a “final and best offer”.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the US “ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation”.
US President Donald Trump has today threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for business. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, he said the US Navy has been instructed to intercept any vessel that has paid a toll to Iran.
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It continued: "No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas," he says, adding "any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!"
Despite agreeing a ceasefire, Israel has continued to pummel southern Lebanon with strikes, killing at least five people in the town of Qana and six in Maaroub, reports Al Zajeera.
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