Nigeria, June 19 -- America is secretly preparing for a nearly imminent military strike against Iran, providing a jolt of added tension to already heightened Middle East tensions.

According to stories inside the state, US officials have been preparing for potential action, with increasing evidence that a choice could be made at any moment.

Bloomberg cited a chain of insiders asserting that some federal agencies already have contingency plans in place, which demonstrates growing unease among the US foreign policy and defense establishments. Even though the decision has not been made yet, the insiders involved in the talks reported that the military intervention would begin as early as this weekend if the situation on the ground deteriora...