US Issues Security Alert as Israel Braces for Renewed Iran War

The Pentagon has developed options for renewed combat, including an intensive three-day campaign targeting Iran’s rebuilt missile and drone arsenal, IRGC command posts and other military sites.

By United with Israel Staff

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem warned Americans to exercise heightened vigilance across the Middle East as Israel reportedly prepares for the possibility that fighting with Iran could resume within weeks.

In a security alert, the embassy warned Americans of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and other travel disruptions amid a volatile regional security environment.

“Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world, including U.S. businesses and other institutions,” the alert said.

The warning also pointed to escalating attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports, cautioning that the hostilities “have the potential to escalate rapidly.”

The alert comes as Israel has raised its readiness for a possible renewed confrontation with Iran.

Israeli security officials now assess that fighting with the Islamic Republic could resume within the coming weeks, Channel 14 reported Thursday, citing a series of security assessments held amid recent developments involving Iran and statements from President Donald Trump.

Israel is reportedly maintaining a very high level of preparedness for several scenarios, including an Iranian attack that would require a defensive response as well as possible Israeli offensive action if concrete preparations for an Iranian strike are detected.

According to the report, Israel could move preemptively if it identifies preparations for an imminent Iranian attack. The possibility of coordinated military action with the United States is also being considered, including a scenario in which Israel takes the lead.

The Israeli assessments come as the U.S. military prepares options for potentially restarting major combat operations against Iran.

The Atlantic reported earlier this week that the White House had asked the Pentagon to develop options for renewed strikes against Iran, including plans that could have been carried out before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

The New York Times reported Thursday that, at Trump’s direction, the Pentagon has developed options for renewed combat, including an intensive three-day campaign targeting Iran’s rebuilt missile and drone arsenal, IRGC command posts and other military sites. Senior officials led by Vice President JD Vance reportedly discussed the plans at Camp David last Friday, as the U.S. prepares to have three aircraft carriers operating in the region.

Trump, however, publicly ruled out an American attack before the midterms on Thursday, saying Washington was engaged in “productive discussions” with Tehran.

“We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd,” Trump said, while stressing that the U.S. blockade would remain in place and declaring, “IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!”

His statement does not rule out renewed military action after the elections, while the Pentagon continues preparing options should Trump decide to resume the campaign.

In Israel, meanwhile, security officials are reportedly preparing on the assumption that another round could come sooner than previously expected, with the military readying both defensive and offensive options.

Whether the current lull lasts weeks, days or even less remains unclear.

But with Israel at a high level of readiness, the Pentagon drawing up options for renewed combat and Washington warning Americans across the region of the potential for rapid escalation, the quiet may be running out.