US Considers Strikes on Iran as Tehran Threatens Israeli Infrastructure Amid Rising Tensions

Tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran are escalating as President Donald Trump contemplates new military strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. According to an Israeli source, the situation is at a boiling point, with Trump reportedly frustrated by ongoing negotiations, viewing them as stalling tactics. The proposed strikes aim to pressure Iran into accepting US terms, potentially destabilizing the Iranian regime without triggering a broader energy war. Trump hinted at a strong response during a cabinet meeting, stating the US would hit Iran hard until they can no longer endure it.

Iranian media close to the Revolutionary Guards quoted a senior security official warning of a broad retaliatory plan that includes attacks on critical infrastructure in Israel and US energy assets in the region. This threat comes amid fears that any US or Israeli strikes could provoke Iranian missile attacks on Israel.

In response to the heightened risk of conflict, the US Embassy in Israel advised American citizens to consider leaving the country or be prepared for sudden evacuation due to potential escalations. The US State Department also urged Americans in the Middle East to exercise caution, remain alert for flight cancellations, and reconsider travel plans to the region.

Meanwhile, in Israeli domestic politics, 88 days before elections, right-wing politician Gilad Erdan is forming a new political faction, setting a firm red line against joining any government coalition with the Democrats. Erdan is negotiating with figures including former minister Yuli Edelstein and former Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch.

Additionally, violent clashes continued for the fifth consecutive Saturday between ultra-Orthodox protesters and police near the "Basemta" café in Jerusalem's Nachlaot neighborhood, with protesters blocking customers and chanting against assimilation.

Separately, renowned mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja died in a deadly avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, along with nine other members of his multinational climbing team, confirmed by his expedition company Elite Expeditions.