{
  "id": 12572319,
  "title": "Defense officials concerned Iran may launch missiles at Israel amid increasing US pressure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/defense-officials-concerned-iran-may-launch-missiles-at-israel-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T07:28:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-910867"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senior Israeli defense officials expressed concern on Sunday that Iran might miscalculate and launch missiles at Israel due to ongoing US pressure and the country's deteriorating economic situation. Since the ceasefire declared by US President Donald Trump on April 7, Iran has launched missiles at Israel only once. Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder, head of the Military Intelligence Directorate, stated that the US maritime and air blockade is \"very effective,\" adding that the Americans control the Strait of Hormuz more than the Iranians do. IDF officials also informed the cabinet that the air blockade, which commenced two weeks ago, is \"increasing the effectiveness of the blockade.\" On September 23, the US imposed sanctions on 27 Iranian airlines, cutting off fuel suppliers and ground-handling services from the dollar-based financial system. As a result, numerous countries have banned Iranian airlines from landing in their territory. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that \"all Iranian airlines have been grounded.\" IDF officials informed ministers that these measures are significantly impacting Iran's economic situation, and if Trump persists with his stance, the deteriorating situation may improve.",
  "summary": "Senior IDF officials told ministers that the measures are having significant implications for Iran’s economic situation, stating that “the situation is deteriorating. Every day, it gets worse.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Senior Israeli defense officials worry Iran may mistake US pressure for missile launch.",
    "US maritime and air blockade effective, controlling Strait of Hormuz more than Iran.",
    "US sanctions on 27 Iranian airlines grounded, impacting Iran's economy."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "British couple jailed in Iran for alleged spying meet UK officials, but son says 'I want the phone to ring'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/british-couple-jailed-in-iran-for-alleged-spying-meet-uk-officials",
        "published": "2026-10-07T06:32:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}