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Israeli Official Claims Renewed Strikes on Iran Imminent
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In Short: The official claimed that Israeli intelligence detected an attempt by Iran to revive and activate its nuclear program, likely in anticipation of a strike. The official also warned that Iran's regime could respond militarily in the region, including against Israel.
The official claimed that Israeli intelligence detected an attempt by Iran to revive and activate its nuclear program, likely in anticipation of a strike. The official also warned that Iran's regime could respond militarily in the region, including against Israel.
The official stated that Israel is prepared for renewed conflict with Iran, both defensively and offensively, and would strike nuclear facilities if Tehran crosses any red lines, with or without US participation.
The official dismissed the current negotiations between the US and Iran, citing Tehran's procrastination and reliance on political developments in the US and Israel to prevent an attack.
US President Donald Trump said, 'Steve and Jared had a very productive meeting today with mediators of Iran, merely mediators. Let's see what happens with that,' referring to the first contacts between US envoys and Iran's Foreign Minister since an interim ceasefire agreement collapsed in July.
The official noted that Israel's upcoming October 27 elections will not influence the decision to strike Iran, and that the only way to achieve a non-nuclear Iran is through regime change.
The official also warned that Iran's efforts to relocate and fortify parts of its nuclear program at Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, near the Natanz facility, could escalate tensions.
The US has expanded its sanctions against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing the measures as an 'economic D-Day' aimed at severing all economic lifelines to the Islamic Republic.
Iranian airlines are facing growing restrictions on international travel, further complicating diplomatic efforts.
The Jerusalem Post and The Times of Israel report that Israel and the US launched a joint military campaign against Iran in February but have largely refrained from strikes since April.
What's confirmed
- The official claimed that Israeli intelligence detected an attempt by Iran to revive and activate its nuclear program, likely in anticipation of a strike. The official also warned that Iran's regime could respond militarily in the region, including against Israel.
- The official stated that Israel is prepared for renewed conflict with Iran, both defensively and offensively, and would strike nuclear facilities if Tehran crosses any red lines, with or without US participation.
- The official dismissed the current negotiations between the US and Iran, citing Tehran's procrastination and reliance on political developments in the US and Israel to prevent an attack.
- US President Donald Trump said, 'Steve and Jared had a very productive meeting today with mediators of Iran, merely mediators. Let's see what happens with that,' referring to the first contacts between US envoys and Iran's Foreign Minister since an interim ceasefire agreement collapsed in July.
- The official noted that Israel's upcoming October 27 elections will not influence the decision to strike Iran, and that the only way to achieve a non-nuclear Iran is through regime change.
- The official also warned that Iran's efforts to relocate and fortify parts of its nuclear program at Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, near the Natanz facility, could escalate tensions.
- The US has expanded its sanctions against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing the measures as an 'economic D-Day' aimed at severing all economic lifelines to the Islamic Republic.
- Iranian airlines are facing growing restrictions on international travel, further complicating diplomatic efforts.
- The Jerusalem Post and The Times of Israel report that Israel and the US launched a joint military campaign against Iran in February but have largely refrained from strikes since April.
What's still developing
- Israeli officials believe that it's only a matter of time until the resumption of strikes against Iran, according to a report by Saudi state-owned news outlet Al Hadath on Thursday.
- The official also warned that the current economic sanctions taken against Iranian-linked entities are generating pressure in Tehran, causing internal division and domestic pressure.
- Finally, the official warned Al Hadath that Israel doesn't see much value in the current negotiations between Americans and Iranians, despite the continuation of contacts and mediations, due to Tehran’s procrastination and its bets on political developments in the United States and Israel that could stop an attack from happening.
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