Israel threatens use of military action on Iran’s nuclear programme
Israel is threatening to utilize its armed forces by considering direct military action against Iran’s nuclear program.
According to the New Arab, Israel has already proposed a range of military options and plans to the US which, if approved, could be launched as early as this summer. These plans reportedly involve a combination of strategic airstrikes and special forces operations aimed at disabling or destroying Iran’s nuclear sites and research facilities.
If carried out successfully, the operations could significantly set back Iran’s ability to obtain a nuclear weapon, potentially delaying the program by several years.
Two former Biden administration officials, speaking anonymously, revealed that a similar plan had been proposed to the White House last year but ultimately rejected for being both unrealistic and impractical. Even a scaled-down version of the plan, with Israel acting independently, would still require indirect US support–such as intelligence sharing and logistical assistance.
In response to the threat of potential Israeli military action, a senior Iranian official confirmed that Iran was fully aware of Israel’s intentions and prepared to retaliate if attacked. The official warned that any hostile action would provoke a “harsh and unwavering response from Iran.”
Israel’s move to escalate tensions comes as the United States and Iran are actively pursuing a diplomatic solution to the ongoing nuclear crisis.
As previously reported on by Maghrebi, both the US and Iran are currently engaged in a round of diplomatic talks that were started in Oman on April 12, aimed at resolving the Iranian nuclear issues without resorting to military conflict.
Commenting on the talks on April 17, President Trump said that “ I think Iran has a chance to have a great country and to live happily without death.” However, he also warned that failure in the talks would be “very bad for Iran.”
Due to the positive outcome of the first round of talks, both sides have agreed to meet again in Rome on April 19.
The New Arab, Maghrebi
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