The United States and Israel could be on the brink of a major military operation against Iran that might begin “very soon", according to a report.
Sources, cited by Axios, said the plan would be far larger in scope than last year’s 12‑day conflict and could last for weeks if it goes ahead.
The report says the Trump administration is preparing for a campaign that would go well beyond small‑scale actions and resemble a full‑scale military engagement.
Officials cited by the news outlet said that the operation would likely involve a joint effort with Israel, and that it would mark a major escalation in regional military tensions.
Despite efforts at diplomacy, including the latest nuclear negotiations in Geneva, officials cited by the report expressed scepticism about a breakthrough.
The military build‑up in the region, including the deployment of significant US forces, continues even as talks proceed.
Trump has repeatedly emphasised the importance of confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions. In recent days, discussions with allies and advisers have underscored the potential for a military option if negotiations fail to achieve meaningful concessions from Tehran.
An increase in US naval and air assets in the Middle East has added to the sense of urgency among analysts. More than 150 US military cargo flights carrying equipment and aircraft have reportedly arrived in the region, according to open flight‑tracking data cited in related reporting.
A decision to pursue a large‑scale operation could have significant geopolitical implications and reshape security dynamics across the Middle East. “Such a war would have a dramatic influence on the entire region and major implications for the remaining three years of the Trump presidency," Axios report stated.
