"[Israeli Official: Tensions Reach Peak, On the Verge of Eruption] BlockBeats News, August 2 — According to Israel's Channel 12, an Israeli official stated: 'Current tensions have reached their peak and are on the verge of eruption.' Israeli assessments suggest that U.S. President Trump is 'closer than ever to launching a major strike against Iran, but no decision has been made yet.' Israel has already raised its alert level. The official said: 'We estimate that Trump has not yet decided on the scale of the attack, and it is unclear whether he wants Israel to participate in the first phase of the operation.' He added that Trump views negotiations as merely 'a waste of time' and is 'angry, annoyed, and frustrated.' According to the official, the White House has presented Trump with a plan that aligns with Israel's assessment, proposing a large-scale, targeted strike on energy facilities that could destabilize the Iranian regime. The official stated: 'Such a powerful strike can be executed promptly and does not necessarily lead to an "energy war" that would cause global energy prices to surge. The targets would be specific facilities that could have a significant impact on the Iranian population.' It remains unclear whether Trump will choose this plan or continue with blockade measures until the midterm elections. 'This is not a question of "whether to act," but rather "when to act." All signs indicate that Trump seems to have no choice but to move in this direction,' the official concluded." (Jin10)