Tel Aviv, Israel – Informed sources reported on Monday that the United States has completed its preparations for a potential attack on Iran, while leaving the Iranian regime with the option of surrender, in an escalation that highlights growing tensions in the Middle East. This move coincides with a reinforcement of the US military presence in the region. Furthermore, the international community is closely monitoring developments.
Strengthening the US military presence
Israeli media outlets reported the movement of American aircraft refueling at Ben Gurion International Airport. The largest American aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, also entered the Mediterranean Sea after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar. It will dock at the port of Haifa to reinforce the American naval presence in Israel. The reinforcements include the arrival of transport aircraft and logistical supplies to support military operations.
Aircraft carrier capabilities
The USS Gerald R. Ford is the largest aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy. It is part of a larger deployment of more than 40,000 U.S. military personnel stationed at bases and ports throughout the region. Thousands more are expected to arrive to support the carrier. According to military experts, this represents the largest mobilization since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Possible scenarios
Risk analysts identified three scenarios: First, a strike targeting missile facilities, nuclear assets, and Revolutionary Guard infrastructure, followed by a diplomatic agreement (70% probability). Second, a buildup of force to threaten Tehran without the actual use of weapons (20%). Third, a prolonged military campaign targeting oil facilities and the Iranian regime’s leadership before any agreement is reached (10%).
Context of regional tension
These moves come at a time of escalating US pressure on Iran to return to nuclear negotiations. Additionally, Israel continues to bolster its capabilities along its borders with Lebanon and Syria, while the international community closely monitors any steps that could lead to a military confrontation.
