Tensions in the Middle East are nearing a boiling point as multiple reports suggest Israel is fully prepared to launch a military operation inside Iran.
According to U.S. officials cited by CBS News and the Washington Post, Israel has already briefed the United States about its readiness to act against Iran, raising serious concerns about regional stability.
The brewing Israel-Iran military tensions have prompted swift action from Washington. The Pentagon has authorized military families across the Middle East to leave the region voluntarily, while the State Department has ordered non-essential personnel to exit Iraq. These precautionary steps highlight growing fears that an Israeli strike could trigger Iranian retaliation, particularly against American military bases stationed in neighboring Iraq.
The warnings come amid fragile diplomatic efforts. A sixth round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran is expected to take place in Muscat this Sunday, but hopes for a breakthrough remain uncertain. President Trump’s envoy to the region, Steve Witkoff, is set to lead discussions aimed at curbing Iran’s uranium enrichment program, which international watchdogs warn is dangerously close to weapons-grade levels.
In a recent statement, Iran's Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh issued a stern warning, stating that if war is imposed on Iran, the country will retaliate with full force. He claimed Iran has the capability to strike all U.S. bases within host countries, emphasizing that any aggression will be met with a response that inflicts even greater damage.
As Israel Iran military tensions rise, the U.K. Maritime Trade Organization has also advised vessels in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman to proceed with caution, citing the potential for a sudden military escalation that could impact global oil routes.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials and the White House have declined to comment publicly, adding to the speculation surrounding possible military plans. Inside Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long opposed any leniency towards Iran’s nuclear program, repeatedly calling for tougher actions to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Analysts fear that if diplomacy fails and military action begins, the region could be pulled into a broader conflict with devastating consequences. For now, all eyes are on the upcoming nuclear talks — a last-ditch effort to cool rising temperatures before they ignite into open warfare.
