IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir revealed Tuesday that Israel’s recent strike against Iran was intended as preparation for a far more devastating attack, warning that the military remains ready to resume operations at a moment’s notice.

Speaking during a visit to the IDF’s “Fire Series” training exercise for battalion and company commanders, Zamir issued a direct warning to Tehran and declared that Iran’s efforts to establish new rules of engagement against Israel would fail.

“The IDF maintained and continues to maintain immediate readiness and preparedness for a return to fighting in Iran,” Zamir said. “All of our defense and offensive systems were alert and prepared. We intercepted the threats launched at us and struck in Iran quickly and forcefully.”

In a significant revelation, Zamir disclosed that Israel had prepared for a much larger operation.

“The strike we carried out in Iran was preparation for a much more significant and severe blow,” he said. “We are prepared to return and deliver another hard and deep strike against Iran.”

His comments come amid reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu had approved a broader military operation against Iran before reportedly scaling it back following pressure from President Donald Trump.

Zamir also addressed Iran’s attempts to alter the strategic balance in the region.

“The Iranian attempt to dictate equations and change reality will fail,” he said. “We will continue to operate and deepen the damage to the Hezbollah terror organization and defend the northern communities.”

The chief of staff emphasized that IDF operations are continuing in southern Lebanon, where troops are actively destroying Hezbollah terror infrastructure.

Among the targets being dismantled is a major underground Hezbollah facility in the Beaufort Ridge area that served as both a command center and a base for launching attacks against Israel.

“Our forces continue operating in several sectors and are destroying Hezbollah terror infrastructure,” Zamir said.

Addressing commanders participating in the exercise, Zamir stressed the importance of leadership during the ongoing multi-front war.

“You have experienced warfare unlike anything in the history of the IDF,” he told them. “You are the backbone of the IDF’s command structure. Through your leadership and professionalism, you will determine the army’s ability to successfully carry out its complex missions.”

He concluded by reminding commanders that their foremost responsibility is to lead soldiers into battle, defeat the enemy, and uphold the IDF’s operational standards and values.

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