Trump closer to possible war with Iran, Axios says

US President Donald Trump is closer to a major military confrontation with Iran than many Americans realize, Axios reported, citing US and Israeli sources.

The report said a potential US operation could be a weeks-long campaign, possibly conducted jointly with Israel, and broader in scope than previous strikes on Iranian targets.

Trump has paired nuclear talks with a significant military buildup in the region, including aircraft carriers, warships, fighter jets and air defense systems. More than 150 US military cargo flights have moved weapons and ammunition to the Middle East in recent weeks, according to the report.

While US and Iranian officials described recent talks in Geneva as making progress, gaps remain wide and US officials are not optimistic about a breakthrough, Axios said.

Some Israeli officials are preparing for a possible war within days, the report added, while US officials differ on the timeline. Axios said there is no clear sign of a diplomatic breakthrough but growing indications that military action could follow if talks collapse.