Source: BBC
Israel is considering launching military action against Iran in the coming days, likely without U.S. support, as diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program appear close to a preliminary agreement that Israeli leaders find unacceptable.
Multiple sources within the U.S. government and international media report that Israel has informed American officials it is “fully ready” to initiate an operation targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The heightened readiness comes as the Trump administration’s efforts to broker a new nuclear deal with Iran have stalled, with President Donald Trump expressing diminishing confidence in reaching an agreement.
The potential Israeli strike would represent a significant break from the Trump administration’s preference for diplomacy and could upend ongoing negotiations.
The U.S. has responded by increasing security measures across the region, ordering non-essential personnel to evacuate from Iraq and authorizing military family members to leave several Middle Eastern locations.
American embassies and military bases within range of Iranian missiles and aircraft have been instructed to assess threats and implement emergency protocols.
Tehran has issued stark warnings, threatening to retaliate against both Israeli and U.S. interests in the region if attacked. Senior Iranian officials have stated that all American bases are within reach of Iranian missiles and would be targeted in the event of aggression.
Meanwhile, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has cautioned that an Israeli strike could harden Iran’s resolve to pursue nuclear weapons, further destabilizing the region.
The likelihood of an Israeli operation has increased as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government grows more skeptical of the diplomatic process, believing Iran may be using negotiations as cover to advance its nuclear program.
Netanyahu has publicly clashed with U.S. leaders over previous nuclear deals and has long argued for maintaining a credible military threat against Iran.
As tensions escalate, the international community braces for the possibility of a broader regional conflict, with shipping organizations warning of heightened risks in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz key global oil transit routes.
The White House has not yet briefed senior lawmakers on the situation, and both Israeli and U.S. officials have declined to comment publicly on the latest reports.
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