Israeli authorities have reportedly engaged in discussions with U.S. officials on May 5 regarding the possibility of new military strikes against Iran. These talks focus on preparations for a campaign targeting Iranian energy infrastructure and senior officials.
The proposed operation aims to deliver short-term pressure on Tehran to secure further concessions during ongoing negotiations, though it has been emphasized that the decision to proceed rests exclusively with U.S. President Donald Trump.
In the broader regional context, the absence of significant agreements has heightened concerns about renewed military escalation risks. Concurrently, the United States Central Command announced plans to deploy 15,000 personnel in support of a Freedom Project designed to restore commercial vessel navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, stated that any U.S. interference with navigation regimes in the strait would be perceived as a violation of the existing ceasefire between the parties.
