Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign as Israeli officials warn Tehran may strike Israel

Israeli officials believe U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a significant escalation of military operations against Iran, a move they fear could provoke direct retaliation against Israel. The assessment suggests an expanded U.S. campaign targeting Iran's strategic infrastructure and senior regime figures would likely trigger a response aimed at Israel.

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desperate

In response to the escalating tensions, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a six-hour security consultation with ministers and defense officials on Monday night. During the meeting, Netanyahu reportedly spoke briefly with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has continued its strikes against Iran for an eleventh consecutive day, reportedly hitting approximately 1,000 targets across the country in the past ten days.

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has not seen anything yet.

President Trump has publicly stated that Tehran is "desperate" for talks and warned that Iran "has not seen anything yet." He indicated that the U.S. would soon target the "Pickaxe Mountain" area, a heavily fortified site near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility, which experts believe is beyond the reach of current U.S. bunker-buster bombs. Sources suggest Trump sees little chance for a diplomatic solution unless an unexpected development occurs, though another official cautioned that Trump's plans have shifted at the last minute before.

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He understands that, barring an unexpected development, the chances of a diplomatic solution is now virtually nonexistent.

This potential escalation comes as the U.S. continues its military campaign, with Trump's administration signaling a more aggressive stance. The situation remains fluid, with Israeli defense circles closely monitoring developments and preparing for various contingencies.

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at the last minute