Israel and US reportedly weigh targets for a possible third Iran war

Israel and US reportedly weigh targets for a possible third Iran war

The Jerusalem Post·1 November 2026

A Jerusalem Post analysis says Israel and the United States have contingency plans for a third round of war with Iran, with Israeli officials pressing President Trump to act against the Pickaxe Mountain site near Natanz. Iran has signalled that it regards the facility as a top strategic asset, so any strike there would risk a wider regional war. The report is analysis of planning and pressure, not a confirmed decision to attack, but it shows how close Israel, Iran and the United States remain to renewed direct confrontation.