17.05.2026 10:50
According to the US press, joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran could resume this week. While it is claimed that the parties are conducting intense military preparations, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that their plans are ready for a possible escalation of tensions. Donald Trump sent a harsh message to Iran, saying, "Either they make a deal or they will be destroyed." Iran also announced that if attacks resume, they could increase the uranium enrichment rate to 90%.
It has been claimed that the US and Israel are preparing to relaunch joint attacks against Iran. According to a report by The New York Times, citing two Middle Eastern officials, the attacks could resume within this week.
The report stated that the US and Israel are in "intensive preparation," noting that this is the most serious military readiness since the ceasefire brokered by Pakistan in April.
PENTAGON: WE ARE READY TO ESCALATE IF NECESSARY
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a statement to Congress, said the Washington administration is prepared for a possible escalation of tensions. Hegseth stated, "We have a plan to escalate if necessary. We also have a plan to shift forces if needed."
TRUMP'S STRONG MESSAGE TO IRAN
US President Donald Trump, in his statement to Fox News, argued that Iran has not accepted previously agreed-upon deals. Trump said, "After every agreement, they act the next day as if we never talked."
The report conveyed that among the terms of the agreement was Iran transferring enriched uranium to the US.
"EITHER A DEAL OR OBLIVION"
It was noted that Ibrahim Rezai, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission, threatened that the country could increase its uranium enrichment rate to 90% if possible attacks resume.
Trump, in his strong statements toward the Iranian administration, said, "Either they make a deal, or they will be obliterated."
The US President also stated that he prefers to "take control of the uranium in Iran's hands rather than leaving it under rubble."