Washington and Tel Aviv are bracing for what officials describe as an imminent military confrontation with Iran, expected to last several weeks.
US intelligence sources estimate a 90% likelihood of sustained strikes, while Israeli leaders warn of scenarios that could destabilise Tehran’s ruling regime.
Diplomatic efforts in Geneva have produced guiding principles to avoid war, but US officials insist Iran has not accepted Washington’s red lines. Meanwhile, American fighter jets—including F-22s, F-35s, and F-16s—are being deployed to the Middle East, signalling readiness for combat.
Iran, for its part, has launched naval drills with Russia and conducted exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its defiance. A recent fire near Tehran briefly raised alarm before being attributed to natural causes, highlighting the tense atmosphere.
The looming conflict threatens to destabilise the region, disrupt global energy markets, and heighten fears of nuclear escalation.
