United States readies escalation against Iran as Israel spots Israeli submarine near Gulf of Aqaba

U.S. officials told Israel that they intend to intensify air strikes against Iran in the coming days, while seeking to keep Israel out of direct combat. The United States is deploying additional B‑52 bombers, increasing aerial refueling flights, and transferring weapons and equipment to Israeli forces.

Analyst commentary links this buildup to recent attacks on Iranian targets in Iran’s Bandar Abbas region and on Kuwait’s anti‑Western infrastructure, suggesting a broader strategic messaging campaign involving the United States, Iran and Israel. In that context, Israel disclosed the public appearance of a Dolphin‑class submarine in the Gulf of Aqaba, framing it as a clear warning to Houthi forces.

Both sides caution that they do not yet seek a full‑scale war, but the heightened military posturing and provocative signals raise the risk of further escalation in the region.