Western intelligence agencies have detected unusual military activity inside Iran in recent days, prompting heightened monitoring by Israeli and American security officials and renewed consultations between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump over the possibility of another military confrontation with Tehran.

According to a report Thursday evening by Israel’s Channel 12, intelligence officials in both countries are closely examining developments inside Iran, where the regime is reportedly taking extraordinary military measures amid mounting pressure and concerns about renewed fighting with Israel and the United States.

The activity is taking place under the leadership of Mojtaba Khamenei, as Tehran continues dealing with the consequences of the previous war and the damage inflicted on its military capabilities. Western intelligence assessments suggest that at least some of the unusual movements may be connected to the regime’s efforts to respond to its weakened strategic position and growing internal pressures.

Netanyahu has reportedly shared intelligence updates with Trump, presenting information gathered by Israeli security agencies about Iran’s recent activities and the potential implications for regional security.

Despite the concerning developments, officials in both Yerushalayim and Washington reportedly believe that the available intelligence does not currently indicate an immediate threat requiring urgent military action. Trump has also not made a decision to resume a large-scale American military campaign against Iran.

The latest intelligence findings follow reports earlier this week that Iran conducted several ballistic missile tests as part of an effort to rebuild its missile arsenal following the damage sustained during the war.

Israeli defense officials assessed that Tehran was engaged in a gradual and limited effort to restore its missile capabilities. Although the activity was being monitored closely, officials did not believe it represented a sufficient change in the threat level to justify an immediate military operation.

Meanwhile, the United States military is continuing to develop operational plans for possible future strikes against Iranian targets, including nuclear facilities and critical infrastructure.

According to a CNN report published Thursday and subsequently cited by Reuters, American military planners are examining scenarios that could involve the use of the GBU-43/B massive ordnance air blast bomb, commonly known as the “Mother of All Bombs,” against targets inside Iran.

The weapon is among the largest conventional bombs in the American arsenal. The reported planning includes potential attacks against Iranian nuclear installations and energy infrastructure should Trump authorize a renewed military campaign.

However, no decision has been made to employ the weapon, and Reuters emphasized that it had not independently verified the details of the CNN report.

The latest disclosures come amid continuing discussions between Netanyahu and Trump about how to respond to Iran’s attempts to restore its military and nuclear capabilities.

Earlier this week, Axios reported that the two leaders had discussed the possibility of launching a joint Israeli-American military operation against Iran before Israel’s October 27 elections and the American midterm elections in early November.

According to that account, Netanyahu raised concerns about Iranian efforts to rebuild its nuclear program, while American officials indicated that Trump had considered the possibility of additional military action before expressing reservations about launching an operation ahead of the elections.

The White House disputed the report’s characterization of the discussions, denying that Trump and Netanyahu had considered restarting the war in the manner described. Netanyahu’s office declined to comment on the substance of the conversations.

In an interview Wednesday with Galei Tzahal, Netanyahu said he did not favor initiating a military strike against Iran before the Israeli elections. He nevertheless emphasized that Israel would respond with substantial force if Iran launched an attack.

Iranian officials, meanwhile, have been issuing warnings of their own while indicating that diplomatic negotiations remain a possibility.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in remarks broadcast on state television that the country must strengthen its military readiness even as it continues pursuing diplomatic channels.

Reports from recent days have also described efforts to reinforce defenses around sensitive Iranian installations and restore military systems damaged during earlier fighting.

It remains unclear whether the unusual activity now being monitored by Western intelligence agencies represents preparations for an Iranian offensive, defensive measures intended to protect against another Israeli-American attack, or a calculated show of force designed to strengthen Tehran’s negotiating position.

The strategic considerations facing Washington have also been complicated by Iran’s demonstrated ability to strike critical infrastructure elsewhere in the region. A Reuters investigation published Thursday documented extensive Iranian missile and drone attacks against energy facilities, airports, pipelines, and other strategic installations across Gulf countries during the conflict earlier this year.

The investigation identified at least 135 precision attacks against 84 infrastructure sites in countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Iraq. The damage has illustrated the potential economic and regional consequences of another major confrontation with Iran.

Within the Trump administration, officials have reportedly differed over the appropriate next steps. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior U.S. Central Command officials have been described as favoring renewed military action, while other presidential advisers have argued for continuing economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure.

American officials have also indicated that indirect diplomatic efforts remain underway, with Qatari mediators awaiting an Iranian response to proposals involving restrictions on Tehran’s nuclear activities.

For now, Israel’s security establishment continues to assess the Iranian threat as a broader strategic challenge involving the regime’s nuclear ambitions, ballistic missile arsenal, and regional military capabilities. Officials believe that any decision to resume major operations would have to address those interconnected threats rather than focus exclusively on one component of Iran’s military program.

Despite the heightened intelligence monitoring, continued American operational preparations, and discussions between Netanyahu and Trump, Israeli and American officials have not identified an immediate danger requiring a new military offensive.

The coming days will determine whether Tehran’s latest military movements remain part of its efforts to rebuild damaged capabilities and deter further attacks, or whether additional intelligence points to a more serious escalation requiring a reassessment in Yerushalayim and Washington.