February 28, 2020
The Israeli military has announced it is creating a new command specifically to plan for war with Iran.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will be establishing a new Iran Command as one of the top priorities of Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Koch-avi’s multiyear Momentum Plan, which aims to obtain a considerable military advantage over Israel’s foes.
The new Iran Command will be led by a major general (two stars) and will be dedicated to and focused on analyzing threats posed by Iran and planning Israel’s campaign against the Islamic Republic.
It will bolster the IDF’s attack capabilities, including: using technological means for jets to destroy enemy targets; increasing the military’s intelligence capability; expanding intelligence gathering on the Islamic Republic, including by satellites; and improving cyber capabilities, both defensive and offensive.
The plan will be presented to the cabinet for approval.