Israel threatens Iran strikes if nuclear program resumes

Shafaq News – Washington

Israel has warned it could launch military strikes against
Iran if Tehran resumes operations at its nuclear facilities, The Wall Street
Journal reported on Saturday.

Citing US and Israeli officials, the report detailed a
recent meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US
President Donald Trump, during which Trump voiced a preference for a diplomatic
path with Iran. However, he indicated he would not oppose an Israeli decision
to take military action if negotiations collapse.

Israeli officials noted that any strike would depend on the
seriousness of Iran’s efforts to revive its nuclear program, stressing that
Trump aims to use the threat of escalation to encourage Tehran to accept a deal
preventing it from developing a nuclear weapon.

Israeli officials also acknowledged that Netanyahu could
face pressure from Washington to delay military action. However, they
emphasized that Israel may act independently, even without a formal green light
from the United States.

This comes as Israeli intelligence has identified suspected
covert sites where Iran may attempt to restart nuclear activities, cautioning
that it can disrupt those efforts in the short term.