War restarting? – Three signs the US is preparing renewed attacks on Iran

Israeli commentator argues that such a delivery, combined with the timing of the Washington meetings, suggests coordinated preparation for a regional escalation.

By Hezy Laing

A series of political and military signals emerging over the past 48 hours suggest that the United States may be preparing to renew attacks on Iran.

This assessment was made by Dr. Eli Barda, an Israeli geopolitical commentator and lecturer known for analyzing U.S.–Iran–Israel strategic dynamics.

The first sign he highlights is a statement made on Friday by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, who said publicly that the United States “will respond” to Iranian actions and that Americans should expect a new U.S. strike.

Blumenthal has previously revealed information that later proved accurate regarding U.S. military posture in the Middle East, including details about naval deployments in 2022 and intelligence assessments on Iranian drone transfers to proxy groups.

Dr. Barda argues that Blumenthal’s unusually direct language indicates that Washington may already have made an internal decision about a forthcoming operation.

A second indicator, according to Dr. Barda, was President Donald Trump’s Thursday briefing with senior U.S. generals, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the head of U.S. Central Command.

Historically, such high‑level briefings have preceded major U.S. military actions, including the 2020 strike on Qassem Soleimani and the 2017 Tomahawk missile attack on Syria’s Shayrat Airbase.

Dr. Barda notes that these briefings typically occur only when the president is presented with final operational options, casualty estimates, and diplomatic risk assessments.

The timing, coming less than 24 hours before Blumenthal’s remarks, has fueled speculation that the administration is preparing a rapid‑execution plan.

Trump has repeatedly stated that he prefers decisive, short‑duration operations over prolonged engagements, a pattern visible in previous U.S. actions in the region.

The third sign Dr. Barda points to is the unusually large shipment of U.S. military equipment that arrived in Israel on Friday, described by Israeli defense officials as one of the most substantial deliveries since early 2024.

While the contents were not publicly disclosed, past shipments of similar scale have included precision‑guided munitions, air‑defense interceptors, and logistical support systems.

Dr. Barda argues that such a delivery, combined with the timing of the Washington meetings, suggests coordinated preparation for a regional escalation in which Israel may be expected to play a supporting or defensive role.

He concludes that the convergence of political statements, military briefings, and logistical movements represents the clearest indication yet that a new phase of confrontation with Iran may be approaching.

Dr. Eli Barda frequently appears in Hebrew‑language media and publishes assessments on regional escalation patterns, military signaling, and intelligence indicators.

His commentary often focuses on American decision‑making, Iranian proxy activity, and Israeli national‑security preparedness.