HAPPENING NOW: Israel, US readying for renewed strikes on Iran for as early as next week

According The New York Times, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, Israel and United States are apparently preparing serious preparations for possibly further military action against Iran, with operations potentially commencing as early as next week. Those familiar with the situation say both countries are studying multiple military options following last month’s truce, which left crucial strategic objectives unresolved.

One of the more challenging options under discussion involves deploying special forces on the ground to rescue nuclear materials thought to be buried beneath rubble from earlier strikes. Such an operation would be exceedingly perilous, needing thousands of troops to control the region and safeguard personnel during extraction...CONTINUE FULL READING>>>