Israeli Source Warns of Peak Tensions as Trump Considers Strike on Iran

An Israeli official described the current situation as extremely tense and on the brink of explosion amid escalating Middle East tensions. The source told N12 on August 1 that US President Donald Trump is closer than ever to approving a major strike on Iran, though no final decision has been made. Trump is reportedly frustrated with ongoing negotiations, viewing them as stalling tactics.

Intelligence presented to Trump includes plans for a precise, time-limited attack targeting Iranian energy facilities. This strike aims to destabilize Iran’s regime without triggering a global energy price surge. The Israeli source noted uncertainty over whether Trump will involve Israel in the initial phase of the operation. However, Israel expects that a significant US attack will likely provoke an Iranian response against Israel, potentially drawing Israel into the conflict.

Earlier the same day, the US State Department issued a broad warning to all American citizens in the Middle East, urging heightened caution and preparedness for flight cancellations or airspace closures. Americans in the region were advised to consider leaving or be ready to depart if the situation escalates.

In response to Trump’s threats, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Mohammad Mohseni, warned that attacks on Iranian infrastructure would trigger profound consequences undermining the global order established over 250 years. He emphasized that such damage would collapse the pillars of the current system, leaving no command center or market intact.