The countdown has begun for the restart of a large-scale war against Iran, with IDF Chief Eyal Zamir giving an unprecedented signal... of postponing Israeli elections in anticipation of severe reciprocal missile strikes, while the Americans prepare for a three-day blitzkrieg campaign against Tehran over the weekend of October 10, 11, and 12, as revealed by The New York Times on October 9.
Specifically, the chief of the Israeli armed forces warned senior American officials that a potential resumption of war with Iran within the next three weeks could force Israel to postpone the general elections scheduled for October 27.
His warning was delivered after American officials briefed him on ongoing preparations aimed at resuming military operations against Iran.
According to The New York Times, the United States is preparing a fierce, three-day military campaign against Iran over the three-day weekend of October 10, 11, and 12.
Notably, Monday, October 12 is Columbus Day in the United States, a federal holiday that creates a three-day holiday weekend.
Not coincidentally, on the morning of October 9, Balochi rebels blew up a police station in Sistan using an improvised explosive device, leaving a large number of Iranian police officers injured...
Nevertheless, the IRGC continues to enforce its control over the Strait of Hormuz, this time setting ablaze the «Vietnamese LPG giant» and leaving it burning in the waters of the Persian Gulf...
Shock from the IDF Chief: Heading into large-scale war and postponed elections
The Chief of Staff of the Israeli armed forces, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, warned senior American officials that a potential resumption of war with Iran within the next three weeks could force Israel to postpone the elections of October 27.
Zamir expressed intense concern over the prospect of Iranian retaliation in the form of missile attacks against Israel.
His warning came after American officials informed him of active preparations aimed at resuming military operations against Iran.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has ruled out American strikes against Iran prior to the US midterm elections on November 3.
Bombshell: US prepares 3-day war, milestone on October 12
According to The New York Times, the United States is preparing a heavy, three-day military operation against Iran, with planned targets encompassing energy facilities, critical infrastructure, Tehran's missile and drone arsenal, as well as command centers and headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
According to the report, American military commanders declare they are ready to launch large-scale operations within the coming days.
Monday, October 12 is Columbus Day in the United States, a federal holiday yielding a three-day weekend.
These specific military plans signify a notable departure from previous estimates, according to which Donald Trump was expected to defer any military action against Iran until the conclusion of the Israeli elections on October 27 and the US midterm elections scheduled for the following week.
These plans were deliberated at a meeting held Friday at Camp David, chaired by US Vice President J.D. Vance.
Security warning for the entire Middle East issued by the State Department
Concurrently, the US Department of State issued a security alert covering the entire Middle East, calling upon American citizens to remain in a state of heightened vigilance, pointing out that «hostilities may escalate very rapidly».
Furthermore, it warns of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and severe disruptions to transit and aviation links throughout the wider region.
The advisory is issued while, according to the same reports, the United States is preparing a fierce, three-day military operation against Iran, with planned targets including the country's energy facilities and missile infrastructure.
American military commanders state that their forces stand ready for the initiation of large-scale operations within the coming days.
IRGC sets Hormuz ablaze, torches «Vietnamese LPG giant»
Meanwhile, chaos is unfolding in Hormuz, with the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announcing that it struck the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker NV Sunshine while it was attempting to transit an «unauthorized maritime route» south of the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a massive fire in the ship's engine room and propulsion system.
In parallel, the Revolutionary Guards warned that companies cooperating with the United States will face sanctions, while vessels utilizing «unauthorized routes» will be identified, pursued, and penalized across the entire region, not merely in the Strait of Hormuz.
IDF on highest alert for outbreak of large-scale hostilities
For its part, Israel assesses that hostilities with Iran could reignite within the coming weeks and has already elevated alert levels and operational readiness across its armed forces, despite today's remarks by Donald Trump.
According to Israeli television network Channel 14, the decision was made following a series of situational assessments and meetings held in recent hours within Israeli defense leadership.
As the report notes, Israel is at an «exceptionally high level» of operational readiness for the prospect of an immediate resumption of military operations, while declaring itself prepared even to launch a preemptive strike against Iran should indications surface that Tehran is preparing an attack.
At the same time, the Israeli armed forces are evaluating undertaking military action in cooperation with the United States, with one scenario on the table envisioning Israel taking the operational initiative itself.
Sources within the Israeli defense establishment emphasize that a serious security development could make an immediate military response imperative, regardless of the country's electoral timetable.
Americans launch crypto-war on Iran: 1 billion dollars targeted
The United States is reportedly preparing to seize cryptocurrency assets totaling 1 billion dollars, as Washington intensifies its campaign to isolate Iran economically.
This move could further restrict Tehran's access to international financial networks, opening a new front in the escalating US–Iran confrontation beyond economic sanctions and military pressure.
A potential confiscation of cryptocurrencies of this magnitude would represent a significant escalation in American efforts to strike Tehran's funding pipelines, further curbing its ability to execute international financial transactions.
Chaos erupts in Balochistan: Police officers wounded by IED blast
Meanwhile, initial reporting from Iranian outlet khabarfoori indicates an improvised explosive device blast occurred in the Sistan and Baluchestan province of Iran, with early reports citing injuries to several police officers.
According to information available so far, heavy military and security reinforcements were deployed to the area following the explosion, while local media reported exchanges of gunfire and military helicopter flights over the site of the incident.
News network Sabreen News reported that the explosion was caused by a roadside bomb placed along a route where a military vehicle was traveling in Sistan and Baluchestan province, in southeastern Iran.
Concurrently, local sources report the death of the deputy police commander of the province in the Cheshmeh Ziarat area of the city of Zahedan.
These reports have not, to date, been officially confirmed by Iranian authorities.
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