Former Israeli Intelligence Chief Warns U.S.-Iran Conflict Could Be Near

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Former IDF Military Intelligence chief Amos Yadlin warned that a military confrontation between the United States and Iran could be approaching.

Speaking to Israeli media, Yadlin said tensions have escalated significantly and suggested he would “think twice” about international travel in the coming days.

While noting that superpowers do not rush into war overnight, he emphasized that military preparations appear serious. The statement that “all options are on the table,” he said, is backed by credible force positioning.

Recent open-source flight tracking showed dozens of U.S. fighter jets — including F-22s, F-35s, and F-16s — deploying to the Middle East within 24 hours. Refueling aircraft have also been repositioned.

Yadlin acknowledged internal debate within Washington. Some Pentagon officials reportedly question what a strike would accomplish. However, he described President Trump as highly determined.

The comments come as U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations continue under mounting pressure. Israeli officials are reportedly preparing for the possibility that talks collapse — and that Iran could respond preemptively if it believes an attack is imminent.

For now, diplomacy remains active. But according to Yadlin, the region is closer to potential confrontation than at any point in recent months.