On September 5, 2026, Iranian General Ali Abdullahi warned that if the United States and Israel launched a new attack, the war would widen.
On October 11, 2026, Houthi forces from Yemen carried out an attack on Saudi Arabia.
Also on October 11, 2026, concerns about a potential escalation between the United States and Iran were highlighted in the briefings.
One took place at Israel’s Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, the other at the Kirya Military Base, also in Tel Aviv.
On that same October 11 date, Iran signaled its readiness for a massive response to a possible US strike, warning that it would not limit its retaliation to a specific territory or sphere of conflict.
🚨 NETANYAHU CONVENES SECURITY CHIEFS AMID IRAN ESCALATION CONCERNS Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a security assessment at the Kirya in Tel Aviv focused on Iran, Gaza and Lebanon. Defense Minister Israel Katz and senior security officials are attending. The meeting comes after today’s Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and amid growing concern over further escalation in the U.S.-Iran war.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held two related security meetings on October 11, 2026. One took place at Israel’s Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, the other at the Kirya Military Base, also in Tel Aviv. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz attended both gatherings.
During the discussions, officials evaluated the prospect of heightened Iranian tension while noting that, despite existing cease‑fire agreements, Israeli military operations continued in Gaza and Lebanon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a security meeting this evening at military headquarters in Tel Aviv to discuss multiple fronts, including Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran, amid heightened regional tensions. - N12
Turkish officials reacted to Katz’s participation in the meetings. Reports emerged that former US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu had discussed the possibility of an Iran attack. The Pentagon acknowledged that a potential conflict with Iran could entail significant US military losses. The article reporting these developments was published on November 10, 2026.
