On Aug 1 an Israeli official said US President Trump is closer than ever to approving a major military strike on Iran, though no decision is final. US options reportedly focus on precise, limited strikes on specific Iranian energy facilities, and US planners prefer Israel not to participate in an initial phase. Israel assesses a significant US attack would likely prompt Iranian military retaliation against Israel and could draw Israel into wider fighting; Israeli defense forces are on high alert

On Aug. 1 the U.S. embassy in Jordan issued a security alert saying regional security remains complex and could further escalate. It advised U.S. citizens in the Middle East to remain vigilant and prepare for possible flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures and travel disruptions; those outside the region should reconsider travel or transit through the area. The embassy also urged U.S. citizens to avoid U.S. military bases in Jordan and areas with heavy security deployments.

匈牙利总理毛焦尔：由于多瑙河水位过低，帕克斯核电站可能在本周末完全停机。