Israel might attack Iranian nuclear sites in 2025, reports say
In its latest forecasts, US intelligence reportedly indicated that such an attack might occur within the initial six months of the year. Read Full Article at RT.com
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According to reports from the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, Israel is contemplating an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities in the near future, based on information from unnamed US officials.
On Wednesday, the WSJ indicated that American intelligence agencies had delivered a report around New Year’s Eve and another several weeks later, which suggested that Israel was “considering significant strikes on Iranian nuclear sites” in 2025.
On the following day, the Washington Post stated that the intelligence divisions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Defense Intelligence Agency had determined that Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities might be targeted “in the first six months of 2025.” Sources cited in the article indicated that Israel perceives the Islamic Republic’s air defenses have been weakened following the attack in late October, making Tehran more susceptible due to the economic difficulties posed by sanctions.
According to the report, US intelligence agencies believe that Israel could choose to launch ballistic missiles from a distance or deploy bunker-busting bombs from aircraft over the target sites. The article suggested that either option would likely require American involvement “in the form of aerial refueling as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.”
The WSJ further noted that its sources indicated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers US President Donald Trump to be more open to military actions against Iran compared to his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Recently, Iran has indicated a willingness to engage in discussions with the US, with its foreign ministry stating last week that “if the main obstacle for the US is Iran pursuing nuclear weapons, then that can be resolved.”
Earlier in the week, President Trump mentioned on Fox News that “everyone thinks Israel, with our help or our approval, will go in and bomb the hell out of them,” expressing a preference for that outcome to be avoided. Last month, he voiced hope that Iran would agree to “make a deal” regarding its nuclear program.
In 2015, Iran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with world powers, committing to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. However, Trump exited the agreement in 2018 during his first term.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
On Wednesday, the WSJ indicated that American intelligence agencies had delivered a report around New Year’s Eve and another several weeks later, which suggested that Israel was “considering significant strikes on Iranian nuclear sites” in 2025.
On the following day, the Washington Post stated that the intelligence divisions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Defense Intelligence Agency had determined that Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities might be targeted “in the first six months of 2025.” Sources cited in the article indicated that Israel perceives the Islamic Republic’s air defenses have been weakened following the attack in late October, making Tehran more susceptible due to the economic difficulties posed by sanctions.
According to the report, US intelligence agencies believe that Israel could choose to launch ballistic missiles from a distance or deploy bunker-busting bombs from aircraft over the target sites. The article suggested that either option would likely require American involvement “in the form of aerial refueling as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.”
The WSJ further noted that its sources indicated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers US President Donald Trump to be more open to military actions against Iran compared to his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Recently, Iran has indicated a willingness to engage in discussions with the US, with its foreign ministry stating last week that “if the main obstacle for the US is Iran pursuing nuclear weapons, then that can be resolved.”
Earlier in the week, President Trump mentioned on Fox News that “everyone thinks Israel, with our help or our approval, will go in and bomb the hell out of them,” expressing a preference for that outcome to be avoided. Last month, he voiced hope that Iran would agree to “make a deal” regarding its nuclear program.
In 2015, Iran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with world powers, committing to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. However, Trump exited the agreement in 2018 during his first term.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
