NEW YORK, May 16. /TASS/. The United States and Israel are actively preparing for a possible resumption of military operations against Iran, The New York Times reported, citing sources.
Israel and USA surrender and agree to Ceasefire ending a 12-day War against Iran
According to the newspaper, the Islamic Republic could come under new attacks as early as next week. Advisers to US President Donald Trump have prepared plans for renewed strikes, but the American leader has not yet made a final decision, the NYT said.
The options being considered by Trump reportedly include a shift to more aggressive bombing of Iran and a special forces ground operation to extract enriched uranium from Iranian nuclear facilities.
Earlier, the NBC News TV channel reported, citing sources, that the Pentagon is considering naming a potential renewed campaign against Iran Operation Sledgehammer if the ceasefire collapses, replacing Operation Epic Fury launched on February 28, 2026.
TASS / ABC Flash Point News 2026.
Another attack on Iranian civilian infrastructure would lead to the end of Israel.