Israel Confirms Peak Preparations for Potential US Major Strike on Iran

Israeli security officials have confirmed that preparations for a possible significant US military strike on Iran have reached their peak, particularly within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the broader security establishment. These preparations come amid ongoing behind-the-scenes communications between the US and Iran, with both sides considering a wide range of strategic factors. Israeli assessments suggest that if the US president receives confirmation that American forces are fully prepared and Iran refuses to compromise on issues such as safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program, a large-scale and intense strike on Iranian national infrastructure could be ordered.

Meanwhile, the US has begun targeting military capabilities and infrastructure supporting Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to increase pressure on the regime ahead of a decisive moment. Israeli security sources are divided over the recent Iranian missile launches toward Aqaba, Jordan, with some interpreting them as a warning to the US that its forces and aircraft in Israel remain vulnerable to Iranian attacks. Currently, the US has deployed over 6,000 troops in Israel across various locations and missions, with dozens of aircraft arriving gradually.

Earlier on the same day, US President Donald Trump told Axios that he is "considering a massive attack" on Iran, describing it as potentially larger than any previous action. He stated he is close to making a decision and that the US is fully prepared. Trump also said Israel would "join within two minutes" if requested but emphasized that the US does not need any partner to launch a new operation against Iran. He warned that Israeli involvement could provoke Iranian retaliation against Israel. Recent reports have also noted sirens and explosions in Kuwait and an alleged US strike in Qasham, Iran.