Washington and Tel Aviv are reportedly drafting plans for potential combined military operations against Tehran that could launch within days, according to regional sources referenced by The New York Times.
This heightened coordination follows a fragile April ceasefire and marks the most substantial joint strategic planning since the truce took effect, highlighting the volatile nature of current diplomatic stability.
Testifying before Congress, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth affirmed that Washington is ready with escalation contingencies alongside options for troop repositioning and de-escalation.
Concurrently, President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Tehran, claiming Iran has ignored proposed frameworks and warning of a shift toward decisive action if talks collapse.
These developments follow months of shadow warfare between Iran and Israeli-backed forces, stoking fears that the current lull in fighting is merely a temporary pause.