JERUSALEM: 27, JANUARY, 2021: Israeli military chief has ordered his forces to step up preparations for a possible attack against Iran during the coming year.

According to media reports, the Israeli army chief ordered the development of new plans to eliminate Iran's nuclear capability. 

He has also ordered preparations for a possible offensive action against Iran next year. The Israeli army chief said he would maintain pressure on Iran.

Israel's military chief Tuesday warned the Biden administration against rejoining the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, even if it toughens its terms. 

The comments by Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi came as Israel and Iran both seek to put pressure on President Joe Biden ahead of his expected announcement on his approach for dealing with the Iranian nuclear program.

In Iran, leaders said they would not wait indefinitely for Biden to act. Kohavi said that given the threat posed by Iran, Israel’s military would be prepared to attack on its own if needed.

"I instructed the army to prepare a number of operational plans in addition to the existing ones,” he said. “We are taking care of these plans and will develop them during the coming year. Those who decide on carrying them out, of course, are the political leaders. But these plans have to be on the table." (04)