Warnings are increasing in security and media circles about the possibility of a major escalation in the region, with Israeli estimates circulating indicating that a possible confrontation between Iran and the United States may break out on March 17, extending until mid-April 2026, if efforts to reach an agreement between the two parties fail.
These estimates link the possibilities of escalation to the ongoing military movements, as the US aircraft carrier is expected to join Gerald R. Ford To the naval forces deployed in the Middle East, within an operations schedule extending until mid-April, which reinforces the hypothesis of raising the level of military readiness in the region.
Analysts believe that any potential confrontation could have broad repercussions on regional stability and global energy markets, especially if existing diplomatic efforts with Tehran fail to contain the tension.
In this context, the American President Donald Trump He warned Iran of “very painful repercussions” if an agreement was not reached on its nuclear program within a specific deadline, which increased the intensity of the statements exchanged between the two parties.
In parallel, Israeli media reported that the Israeli army was on high alert, with new operational plans being prepared to confront any escalation scenario with Iran, despite the continuation of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Quotes Israeli Channel 14 An Israeli official said that his country is in a state of maximum readiness and is able to move quickly from defense to attack in the event of a confrontation. He added that the army had drawn up offensive plans “for all arenas” in anticipation of any developments, stressing that the stage could not tolerate complacency in light of the existing tension in the region.
While these estimates remain within the framework of possible scenarios, observers believe that the coming weeks will be decisive in determining whether political efforts will succeed in containing the escalation, or whether the region is heading towards a more dangerous phase.
