Israel signals possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Israel has not ruled out launching a military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities in the coming months, an Israeli official and two informed sources said on Friday.
Israeli leaders have long vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that any negotiations with Tehran must result in the complete dismantling of its nuclear program.
A second round of preliminary nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman, is scheduled to take place in Rome today, Saturday.
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program are going well.
According to Israeli sources, Israel’s proposed plans include a mix of airstrikes and special operations missions of varying intensity. This is intended to significantly delay or disrupt Iran’s ability to use its nuclear infrastructure for military purposes, potentially setting back its capabilities by several months to a year or more.
In recent months, Israel has submitted a range of military options to the Trump administration—some of which were initially planned for late spring and summer—as potential strategies for neutralizing Iranian nuclear sites.
However, according to The New York Times, President Trump informed Prime Minister Netanyahu during a recent White House meeting that the U.S. intends to prioritize diplomatic engagement with Iran, and that Washington is not prepared to support a military strike in the short term.