The war situation in the Middle East is getting hotter. If the United States supports Israel and directly engages in war against Iran, US military bases may face retaliatory attacks from Iran, US intelligence analysts have expressed concern.

A report published by The New York Times on Wednesday said that Iran has already prepared missiles and other military equipment. US officials say that these preparations indicate a possible response or retaliatory strike from Iran.

The report also said that the United States has deployed more than three dozen refueling aircraft to Europe. These aircraft will provide US warplanes with fuel in the air. At the same time, they will play a role in increasing the effectiveness of long-range bombers during a possible bombing attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Meanwhile, Israel is putting pressure on the White House so that the United States directly participates in operations against Iran. As a result, the fear of a wider war has become stronger within the US administration.

According to US officials, if the US attacks Iran's secret nuclear facilities - especially 'Fordo' - then the Iran-backed Houthi rebels may attack commercial and military ships in the Red Sea. This will directly threaten international trade and military security.

They also said that pro-Iranian militias located in Iraq and Syria may try to attack US military bases located there. As a result, the security situation in those regions is also at serious risk.

In this context, the highest alert has been issued at US bases located throughout the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Currently, more than 40,000 US troops are deployed in the Middle East.

Analysts believe that a slight provocation or wrong decision can turn this situation into a full-scale war. And that would spread instability and violence throughout the Middle East, which would also have an impact on international politics and economics.