Israel prepared to strike Iran again, if necessary

Israel is saying it is prepared to continue its strikes in Iran, if necessary, as negotiations on a lasting truce continue between the U.S. and Iran.

“Our American friends are constantly updating us on the talks with Iran,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video update Wednesday evening. “Our goals are the same. In anticipation of the possibility that fighting will resume, we are prepared for any scenario.”

The Israeli military echoed it will be ready to strike if the two-week ceasefire ends without an extension or long-term deal.

“The IDF has been in a ceasefire with Iran for several days, in accordance with the directives of the political echelon. We are closely following what is happening in Iran and the negotiations that are underway,” IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said in a statement. “I want to emphasize that the IDF is well prepared in defense, we are prepared to attack again in a powerful manner quickly if necessary.”