Fresh US and Israeli strikes on Iran could resume as early as next week, with both countries ramping up preparations, a report said on Saturday.

Quoting The New York Times, Israeli media reported that these are the most intensive preparations since last month’s ceasefire, as Washington and Tel Aviv weigh options for renewed attacks on Iran.

US officials say one scenario under consideration involves deploying commandos on the ground to recover nuclear material buried under rubble.

Military experts warn that such an operation could result in multiple casualties, requiring thousands of support troops to secure the area and potentially confront Iranian forces.

Troops could also be tasked with seizing Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, officials add.

Another option under review involves intensified air strikes targeting Iranian military and infrastructure sites.

Israel, in coordination with the US, launched its campaign against Iran to weaken Tehran’s military capabilities, reduce threats from its nuclear and missile programmes, and create conditions for political change, according to statements from Israeli military leaders.

However, last month’s ceasefire has left these objectives unfulfilled.