U.S. and Israel preparing to renew attacks on Iran next week | 16 May 2026 | The U.S. and Israel are actively preparing for a renewal of hostilities with Iran and could resume attacks as early as next week, The New York Times has reported, citing sources. Indirect negotiations between Iran and the Trump White House have remained deadlocked since a fragile ceasefire was established in April following over a month of hostilities. Both sides have repeatedly dismissed the other’s demands as unrealistic, and both Tehran and Washington still insist they hold the upper hand. Two unnamed Middle East officials told the NYT on Friday that preparations for new strikes by Israel and the U.S. have greatly accelerated over the past few days, and the conflict could resume as early as next week, according to the sources.