Trump Signals Imminent Large-Scale Military Strike on Iran, Israel Ready to Join

US President Donald Trump revealed in a conversation with Israeli journalist Barak Ravid that he is close to deciding on a massive military strike against Iran, which would surpass any previous actions. Trump emphasized that Israel could join the operation within two minutes if requested, but stated the US does not require assistance. This announcement comes amid 12 consecutive nights of extensive US strikes targeting Iranian military assets, including missile storage, drones, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense systems.

The escalation marks a significant shift in US strategy, highlighted by a recent unprecedented strike on the Shamcheh border crossing between Iran's Khuzestan province and southern Iraq, directly hitting sovereign Iranian territory. Meanwhile, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has conducted multiple advanced naval and aerial attacks on Iranian targets.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Iran seeks a deal with the US daily but continuously changes its stance, hindering progress. Rubio warned that President Trump is raising the stakes and that Iran will pay a price unless it stabilizes its position soon.

In Israel, heightened alertness has led Ramat Gan's mayor Carmel Shama HaCohen to open all city bomb shelters as a precaution, although Home Front Command guidelines remain unchanged. Likud MK Moshe Saada suggested a possible imminent military escalation against Iran, possibly within days, though he clarified this was a personal assessment, not classified information.

Iran has intensified missile and drone attacks on Jordanian territory targeting US forces, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps releasing footage of these strikes. Trump also expressed disappointment with the Houthi rebels in Yemen and threatened severe military consequences if they block the Strait of Hormuz again, holding Iran responsible for such actions.

Further updates are expected as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East.