Israel declares possibility of attacking Iranian nuclear locations
(MENAFN) The likelihood of an Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure has increased significantly in recent months, according to a CNN report citing several unnamed U.S. officials familiar with recent intelligence.
Although Israel has not officially decided to launch an attack, intercepted communications suggest that detailed planning is underway. U.S. intelligence has also observed Israeli military activities, including repositioning air munitions and completing air drills, that may signal readiness for a possible strike.
While some officials believe these maneuvers could be meant to pressure Tehran during ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, others warn that the chances of military action are increasing—especially if a new U.S.-Iran deal brokered by President Trump fails to dismantle Iran’s uranium stockpile.
Trump previously withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, accusing Tehran of breaching the agreement, and reimposed sanctions. Iran responded by ramping up uranium enrichment, now reaching 60% purity—well above the 3.67% limit set by the original accord and close to weapons-grade levels.
Israel and Iran have already exchanged military strikes twice in the past year, in April and October, marking a significant rise in regional tensions. Earlier this year, Israel reportedly proposed a large-scale bombing campaign against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Trump rejected the plan, favoring diplomacy, though Israel has since considered a smaller-scale operation that could proceed with limited U.S. involvement.
Meanwhile, diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran have continued in Oman, with both sides calling the discussions constructive. Still, Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, stressed that the U.S. has a firm stance: “Even 1% enrichment capability is unacceptable.”
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed calls to dismantle the country’s nuclear program entirely as “unrealistic,” insisting that Iran’s enrichment activities will continue, deal or no deal. Tehran maintains that its nuclear ambitions are peaceful and not aimed at developing a bomb.
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