On September 20, 2026, a report by LBCI Lebanon said that Israel is preparing to confront Iran, while fighting continues on the Lebanese front. Intelligence estimates raised the alert level, with Israel anticipating an "explosion" in Iran, and Iran topped the priorities of security agencies as readiness was raised on various fronts. Asharq Al-Awsat reported that Israel is betting on a decisive war against Iran even though the strike has been postponed, without further details on the timing or nature of the strike.
On the American side, the United States warned of a potential escalation, while Israel raised its state of mobilization, amid fears of an imminent confrontation or security escalation. Information also indicated that the Pentagon fears Israel spying on President Donald Trump's negotiators in talks with Iran.
In a related context, a Lebanon Debate report said Israel raised its state of readiness ahead of Yom Kippur, with Iran first and the Houthis under scrutiny. A news report monitored the growing influence of the Houthis and the concern it raises in Israel, amid Israeli monitoring of developments on this front.