Washington, DC – Web Desk (May 18, 2026): US President Donald Trump has accelerated consultations regarding a potential war against Iran, according to American media reports.
Trump spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, following discussions with key members of his national security team a day earlier. Sources familiar with the matter told the US broadcaster that the president will meet with the national security team early this week.
According to CNN, the Pentagon has developed plans to target additional sites in Iran – including energy and infrastructure facilities – in the event that war resumes.
The development signals heightened readiness for potential military action, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate.
