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

Israeli officials believe the US is preparing to escalate its military campaign against Iran, potentially targeting strategic infrastructure and senior regime officials, which could lead to Iranian retaliation against Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a six-hour security consultation to assess the situation, during which he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. US Central Command has been conducting strikes in Iran for 11 consecutive days, hitting approximately 1,000 targets. President Trump stated Iran was “desperate” for talks and warned, “they have not seen anything yet,” adding that the US would soon strike the heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain area, near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. While some sources indicate Trump believes a diplomatic solution is unlikely, others caution that his position could still change.