India, July 24 -- Open-source intelligence accounts on X have reported increased movement of US military aircraft and equipment toward the Middle East, suggesting preparations for a possible operation. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said he is considering a major military operation against Iran and is "close" to making a decision, raising fresh concerns over a possible escalation in the Middle East.

However, there has been no official confirmation from the Pentagon regarding any new deployment linked to a potential strike.

In an interview with Axios on Thursday, Trump said the US was prepared for a large-scale strike but stressed that he had not yet finalized his decision. Two US officials separately confirmed that no new orders h...