Intelligence data indicate that Israel is preparing for a possible attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, even as long as the Trump government seeks a diplomatic agreement with Tehran. The information is from CNN.
According to the broadcaster, several US officials warn that an Israeli attack would represent a significant rupture with President Donald Trump’s diplomatic approach and could trigger a broader regional conflict in the Middle East.
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It is still unclear whether Israeli leaders have made a final decision on military action. There is a profound disagreement within the US government about Israel’s likelihood. Israel’s decision on an attack will largely depend on how Israeli leaders evaluate US negotiations with Iran on their nuclear program.
According to CNNSources of intelligence claim that the likelihood of an Israeli attack has increased significantly in recent months, especially given the possibility of an agreement that does not eliminate the entire uranium of Iran.
Concerns about a possible attack are accentuated by public and private messages from Israeli authorities, as well as intercepted communications and military movements that suggest preparations for an imminent attack.
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The US -observed movements include the displacement of air ammunition and the completion of an aerial exercise, although these same signs may be a form of Israel to press Iran to abandon critical aspects of its nuclear program.
Trump, in turn, threatened military actions against Iran if his attempts to negotiate a new nuclear agreement are unsuccessful. In a letter to Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei in March, Trump set a 60 -day deadline for negotiations to advance.
