US, Israel Prepare To Resume War On Iran 'As Early As This Week': Report

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• US, Israel Prepare To Resume War On Iran 'As Early As This Week': Report Published By, Last Updated: May 18, 2026, 19:43 IST US and Israel are preparing to resume military operations against Iran within days, with what officials call the most extensive operational planning since last month's ceasefire.
• A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026. (AFP photo) The United States and Israel are reportedly making preparations to resume military operations against Iran as early as this week, according to a report by the New York Times on Monday.
• The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said both countries are engaged in what they called as the “most extensive operational planning" since a fragile ceasefire was reached last month.
• The preparations, they said, point to the possibility of renewed strikes within days, although no final decision has been confirmed...