The conflict between Iran and Israel is escalating rapidly, with reports indicating that the United States is preparing for possible military strikes against Tehran.
According to Bloomberg, senior U.S. officials have begun mobilizing resources and developing plans that could lead to direct American involvement in the expanding conflict.
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Iran has been launching near-daily missile and drone attacks on Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes targeting Iranian-backed groups and suspected nuclear sites. The growing hostilities have sparked concern in Washington over the risk of a wider regional war.
President Donald Trump has hinted at potential military action but has yet to make a final decision, citing the rapidly evolving situation. The U.S. has stationed numerous refueling aircraft in Europe to support possible long-range airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordo complex.
Israeli officials are urging Washington to intervene more forcefully, warning that Iran’s advancing nuclear program poses an imminent threat. However, U.S. officials warn that strikes on Iran could trigger widespread retaliation from Iranian-backed militias across the Middle East, including attacks on American forces in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, as well as disruptions to key maritime routes like the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has vowed to target U.S. military installations if Washington joins Israel’s offensive, raising the stakes of a regional escalation. U.S. forces in the region have been placed on high alert in anticipation of potential retaliatory strikes.
While diplomatic negotiations continue in Geneva between Iran and European powers, the possibility of military action remains high, especially as intelligence suggests Iran is moving closer to acquiring nuclear weapons capability—intensifying pressure on the Trump administration to respond.
