JERUSALEM (VINnews)-Israeli emergency services and the Home Front Command have been instructed to prepare for war as officials assess the possibility of an imminent U.S. strike on Iran, according to a report from Ynet.

The directives come amid heightened tensions in the region, as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs military options against Tehran following stalled nuclear negotiations. Israeli officials are operating under the assumption that Iran could launch missile attacks on Israel in retaliation, even if the Israel Defense Forces do not directly participate in any American operation.

In recent limited consultations led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, preparations have focused on defensive measures. Emergency services and the Home Front Command — responsible for civilian protection — received orders to gear up for potential conflict scenarios. Various security agencies have elevated to the highest level of defensive alert, with the defense establishment on edge.

The security cabinet meeting was postponed to Sunday to prevent any Iranian miscalculation that could escalate the situation prematurely.

Reports from CNN, citing two Israeli officials, indicate that Israel has raised its alert level and accelerated operational and defensive planning due to “growing indications” of a possible joint U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran in the coming days. One military source described a potential attack — if approved by Trump — as exceeding the scope of last year’s 12-day war, involving coordinated strikes targeting Iran’s ballistic missiles and possibly regime elements.

Israeli planning anticipates involvement from Iranian proxies, including the Houthis in Yemen, who are expected to join any conflict by launching missiles and drones at Israel. There is also concern that Hezbollah in Lebanon could intervene, unlike its limited role in the previous escalation.

The developments unfold against the backdrop of ongoing U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva, where progress has been reported but significant gaps remain on issues like uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles. U.S. officials have described preparations for a potentially prolonged, multi-week campaign if diplomacy fails, with a massive American military buildup in the region, including additional fighter jets and the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.

Iran has responded with threats and military exercises, including in the Strait of Hormuz, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned of severe consequences for any U.S. action.

No official confirmation of an imminent strike has been issued by the White House or the Pentagon, and Trump has emphasized a preference for a negotiated deal while keeping “all options on the table.” Israeli officials remain pessimistic about the talks’ outcome.