Israel is actively preparing for a potential military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to reports by U.S. media on Tuesday.
For over a month, Washington and Tehran have been engaged in diplomatic negotiations aimed at reaching a new agreement concerning Iran’s nuclear program.
A unilateral Israeli strike could derail these ongoing efforts and heighten the risk of expanding the current conflict in Gaza into a broader regional war.
CNN, citing several U.S. officials, reported that it remains unclear whether Israel will ultimately proceed with such an operation. Israeli leaders are reportedly monitoring the progress of U.S.-Iran negotiations before making a final decision.
When approached for comment, the U.S. National Security Council, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, and the Israeli Embassy in Washington declined to confirm the reports, according to both CNN and Reuters.
However, one individual familiar with U.S. intelligence assessments said that “the likelihood of an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites has increased considerably in recent months.” This person added that the prospect of a nuclear agreement brokered under former President Trump—one that fails to fully eliminate Iran’s uranium stockpiles—could further raise the probability of military action by Israel.
The growing concern is driven not only by public and private remarks from senior Israeli officials but also by intercepted communications and observed military activity suggesting preparations for a possible strike, sources familiar with the intelligence said.
Among the indicators cited are the relocation of aerial munitions and the recent completion of a large-scale air force exercise, two sources confirmed to CNN.
