Israel has claimed that the United States has almost completed preparations for a large-scale military operation against Iran. According to a report by Israel’s Channel 12 on Sunday, January 25, 2026, the deployment of US forces may take a few more days to finish. The report said US military presence in the Middle East has reached its highest level in eight months, with assets including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, guided missile destroyers, cruisers, and multiple fighter squadrons. President Donald Trump has not yet issued a final order, but Israel has begun internal preparations for possible Iranian retaliation.

The buildup follows Trump’s earlier confirmation that a “massive fleet” was moving toward Iran after Tehran’s harsh crackdown on anti-government protests that began in December 2025. Human rights group HRANA reported around 4,000 deaths and thousands of arrests, though verification remains difficult due to internet restrictions. Iran has warned that any US attack would be treated as “total war,” with the IRGC commander vowing a devastating response to any provocation.

Analysts say the coming days are crucial for Middle East stability, as both sides remain firm and diplomatic solutions appear increasingly unlikely.