U.S. Accelerates Preparations for Renewed Iran Strikes

U.S. officials said preparations have accelerated in recent days for possible renewed strikes on Iran, including nuclear facilities such as the fortified underground Pickaxe Mountain site near Natanz. An attack could begin as early as this weekend, although the campaign's scope and targets remain unsettled. Reports differ on Israel's role, with one saying Jerusalem was notified and is coordinating with Washington, while another found no current indication Israel would join the bombing. Iranian officials threatened energy infrastructure across the region, including Israel's gas fields, if attacked.