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The Israeli government and its embassy in Washington, along with the U.S. National Security Council, have so far not commented on the matter, as reported by Reuters.
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The United States has recently gathered new intelligence indicating that Israel might be getting ready to launch an attack on Iran's nuclear sites, according to a CNN report that cites several US officials who are familiar with the matter. At this point, it's still unclear whether Israeli leaders have made a final call on the issue. Within the US government itself, there seems to be disagreement about whether Israel will actually go through with such a strike.
One individual with knowledge of the intelligence told CNN that the chances of an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities have noticeably increased in recent months. According to this source, the likelihood of such an action would rise even further if the US were to strike a deal with Iran that allowed the country to keep some of its uranium stockpile.
The Israeli government and its embassy in Washington, along with the U.S. National Security Council, have so far not commented on the matter, as reported by Reuters.
CNN also mentioned that its report is based on a combination of things, including statements from top Israeli officials (both public and private), intercepted communications, and visible signs of military movement all of which could be clues that a military operation is being considered.
This development comes while efforts are still underway, including by former President Donald Trump's administration, to try and reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran over its nuclear program.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticised US demands
On Tuesday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sharply criticized the United States for what he described as unreasonable demands in nuclear negotiations. He particularly took issue with the US insisting that Iran completely stop enriching uranium, calling the demand 'excessive and outrageous,' according to Iranian state media.
Khamenei also voiced doubt about the chances of successfully reaching a new nuclear agreement, suggesting he's not optimistic about the direction the talks are heading.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has taken a tough stance of his own. He has openly said that if diplomatic efforts with Iran don't lead to results, he's prepared to explore military options. At the same time, he's not willing to let negotiations drag on indefinitely.
Back in March, Trump reportedly sent a letter directly to Khamenei, giving Iran a 60-day window to make meaningful progress in the talks. According to a source who spoke with CNN, that deadline has already passed. It's now been more than two months since the letter was sent and over five weeks since the first round of discussions began with little to show for it so far.
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