05:17⇢US Weekend Strike Plans
⌨The newspapers report on mounting preparations for US military action against Iran, with Trump reportedly approving attack plans while keeping options open for last-minute diplomatic solutions (Tagesspiegel, Welt, Merkur). German outlets track Israeli strikes near Iran's heavy water reactor and continued escalation between the adversaries, as US media sources indicate potential weekend military operations (Welt, Zeit). Coverage examines European criticism of Israeli actions as "reckless" while arguing that prolonged conflict avoidance often leads to greater escalation (Zeit). Domestically, the AfD pursues legal action over being called "human assholes" by a Left Party representative, with mixed court rulings creating a partial victory scenario (Junge Freiheit). German security debates focus on Palantir software adoption by police forces, weighing concerns about the Trump-linked company's data collection practices against law enforcement efficiency needs (Süddeutsche). Infrastructure discussions center on Dresden's bridge reconstruction, with traffic experts warning against the city council's proposed car-friendly four-lane design (TAZ).