Israel Builds Joint Iran Target Bank With US as Trump Weighs Renewed Fighting Within Days
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Updated · Ynetnews · May 14
Israel Builds Joint Iran Target Bank With US as Trump Weighs Renewed Fighting Within Days
3 articles · Updated · Ynetnews · May 14
Israeli leaders have told the military to prepare for possible renewed U.S. action against Iran as early as this weekend, with the IDF refreshing targets, operational plans and air-superiority capabilities.
Recent talks between the IDF and U.S. Central Command produced a joint target bank for scenarios ranging from limited strikes to broader attacks, though Trump still appears to be giving negotiations another chance.
Israel wants any renewed campaign to hit infrastructure, energy sites, enriched nuclear material and missile assets, while U.S. officials worry such targets could trigger Iranian attacks on Gulf energy facilities and another oil-price spike.
A new Iran fight would also reshape Lebanon: Israel would seek U.S. approval to resume strikes in Beirut, but its air force and intelligence units would be heavily tied down by the Iran front.
Trump is expected back in Washington on Friday to decide among diplomacy, renewed pressure in the Strait of Hormuz or resumed combat, a choice Israel is awaiting on high alert.
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Overview
As of May 14, 2026, the conflict with Iran has reached a critical point, with escalating military preparations and a U.S. naval blockade in place. President Donald Trump’s renewed aggressive stance has led U.S. military officials to plan potential strikes on Iran that could last for weeks, including the possible deployment of the 82nd Airborne’s Immediate Response Force. This force, made up of 3,000 soldiers, may be tasked with seizing Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub. The threat of expanded strikes and ongoing blockade highlight the growing risk of a wider and more intense conflict in the region.