JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Amos Yadlin, a former head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate, said about the talks between Iran and the US that he would “think twice”” about flying this weekend, fueling rumors of a possible impending US attack in Iran.

Yadlin clarified that while a superpower does not go to war in a matter of days and diplomatic paths should still be exhausted, the “all options on the table” rhetoric is now backed by a credible and visible military threat.

Contradicting Yadlin’s cautionary tone, Finance Minister Smotrich urged the public to maintain their routine. In an interview on Israel radio, Smotrich remarked that, “I wouldn’t cancel plans for the weekend. We won’t be caught by surprise, but for now, we are waiting to see how things develop.”

Smotrich noted that while Israel fears a “bad deal” regarding Iran’s nuclear program, there is an understanding with the U.S. that any agreement must also address Iran’s missile program and its funding of global terrorism.

Barak Ravid reported on the Axios news site that “The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize. It could begin very soon.”

Ravid quoted sources that stated it would likely be a joint U.S.-Israeli campaign that’s much broader in scope and more existential for the regime than the Israeli-led 12-day war last June, which the U.S. eventually joined to take out Iran’s underground nuclear facilities. Such a war would have a dramatic influence on the entire region and major implications for the remaining three years of the Trump presidency.

Ravid added that the Israeli government, which is pushing for a maximalist scenario targeting regime change as well as Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, is preparing for a scenario of war within days, according to two Israeli officials.

Some U.S. sources told Axios that the U.S. might need more time. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said strikes could still be weeks away. But others say the timeline could be shorter.

“The boss is getting fed up. Some people around him warn him against going to war with Iran, but I think there is 90% chance we see kinetic action in the next few weeks,” one Trump adviser said.