The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has warned of a possible return to conflict following the collapse of talks between the United States and Iran.
In a statement dated April 12, 2026, a veteran, Yossi Yehoshua, said that General Eyal Zamir, Chief of Staff, has reportedly placed the military on immediate alert, ordering full readiness for a potential escalation with Iran.
“The Chief of Staff puts IDF on alert: Immediate readiness to return to war with Iran In light of the collapse of the talks between the US and Iran,” stated Yossi Yehoshua.
This prepares the military to adopt a combat readiness protocol like that used in previous operations involving Iran.
Additionally, the intelligence units are also accelerating target development while forces shift into a pre-operation alert posture.
IDF Warns of Possible Return to Conflict After Failed Agreement
However, despite the elevated state of readiness, officials have stated that no final decision has yet been made regarding any military action.
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These developments come as the collapse of US-Iran talks continues to raise concerns over regional stability, with military observers closely monitoring potential next steps amid the ceasefire.
Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities, and the region clung to hope that a fragile truce would hold.
US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks and warned that Washington had made Tehran its “final and best offer” for a deal.
“We leave here with a very simple proposal,” he said. “We’ll see if the Iranians accept it.”
Elsewhere, Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said his negotiating team “put forward constructive initiatives, but ultimately the other side was unable to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations”.
Pakistan Urges US and Iran to Uphold the Ongoing Ceasefire
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Sunday, April 12, that the highly anticipated talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad had concluded without a formal agreement.
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Speaking at a briefing, Ishaq urged both parties to respect their existing commitment to a fragile two-week ceasefire.
“I hope that the two sides will continue with a positive spirit to achieve durable peace and prosperity in the entire region and beyond. It is imperative for the parties to continue to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire,” said Ishaq Dar.
He also revealed that he had mediated the meeting, along with the Chief of Defense Forces and the army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and it lasted for over 24 hours.
The meeting between the two nations is being held in Pakistan, and the US delegation is led by Vance, while Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, heads the Iranian team.
