An Israeli senior official warned that regional tensions with Iran have reached unprecedented levels, stating that the region is "on the brink of explosion." This comes amid increasing signs that the United States may take new military steps.
Israeli Channel 12 reported that Tel Aviv estimates President Donald Trump is "closer than ever" to deciding on a wide-scale attack on Iran, although the final decision has not yet been made.
Based on Israeli assessments, Trump believes negotiations with Tehran have not yielded the desired results and is increasingly frustrated with the slow progress. Meanwhile, Channel 13 cited an Israeli official saying the U.S. president is nearing a decision to resume intense military operations against Iran.
The report noted that one of the scenarios being considered by the U.S. administration involves targeted strikes on Iranian energy facilities, aimed at pressuring Tehran without causing a larger crisis in global energy markets.
The source added that the options available to the White House include carrying out a military strike or continuing to tighten the economic blockade until the U.S. mid-term elections, stressing that the debate is more about the timing of action than the principle of carrying it out.
In the same context, Israeli estimates suggest Washington might prefer not to involve Israel in the initial stages of any potential attack, with the possibility of its involvement later if Iran retaliates by targeting Israeli territories.
Coinciding with these developments, U.S. embassies in several Middle Eastern countries issued security alerts advising American citizens to exercise extreme caution. They recommended preparing for potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and sudden travel disruptions, and advised reconsidering travel to the region due to accelerating developments.