Israel is reportedly reviewing the possibility of renewed military strikes against Iran as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu consults with political and security figures while awaiting Washington's position on further military action. According to Israeli media reports, Netanyahu's discussions with former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot focused on Iran's military buildup, the possibility of another offensive, and the extent of American support for any operation. An Israeli security official reportedly indicated that preparations were underway and that military action remained a possibility, but Israel was waiting for the United States before proceeding. The reported preparations come as the commander of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet has visited Israel to review military readiness and regional security coordination. Meanwhile, Israeli broadcaster KAN reported that US Central Command had advised IDF representatives to prepare for a possible resumption of operations against Iran, with similar warnings reportedly communicated to Gulf allies. However, CENTCOM subsequently pushed back against the report, telling Anadolu Agency that claims of preparations for renewed military operations were "pure speculation" and that there had been no updates to the US military's regional force posture.

The uncertainty surrounding a possible renewed offensive has also coincided with a significant shift in Washington's diplomatic approach. Vice President JD Vance had reportedly been exploring direct discussions with Iranian officials through regional intermediaries, but President Donald Trump announced November 12 that the United States did not need another deal with Tehran and redirected Vance toward domestic issues. The decision effectively ended Vance's immediate role in pursuing the proposed diplomatic initiative, although Washington has continued maintaining economic and military pressure on Iran. Separately, KAN reported that approximately 200 American aerial refueling aircraft were positioned across the Middle East and Europe, with the USS George Washington and USS George H.W. Bush among the reported carrier deployments and the USS Theodore Roosevelt expected to arrive in the Arabian Sea. An assessment published by Israel's Institute for National Security Studies also documented two American aircraft carriers operating in the Arabian Sea during the first week of November, alongside an extensive naval and aerial support presence. Nevertheless, the reported military buildup should not automatically be interpreted as confirmation of an imminent attack, particularly given CENTCOM's public denial. With Netanyahu pressing Washington over Iran, Trump reconsidering diplomatic engagement, and American forces maintaining their regional presence, the possibility of renewed hostilities remains a major concern for Israel and its regional allies.