Israel eyes Iran nuke sites amid reports Trump mulls moves to block Tehran atomic program
As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, the Israeli air force is reportedly preparing for a potential strike against Iran’s nuclear program. This comes as the incoming Trump administration considers a “maximum pressure 2.0” campaign against Tehran. The fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, a former ally of Iran, has left Tehran increasingly isolated in the region.
Israeli reports suggest that Israel is once again considering targeting Iran’s nuclear program, which has been deemed one of the greatest emerging threats by Jerusalem and its international allies. The evolving political landscape in the Middle East, coupled with deteriorating tensions between the West and nations like Russia and Iran, has prompted Israel to revisit the possibility of a strike.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a tough stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, with reports indicating that his transition team is evaluating options for a “maximum pressure 2.0” campaign. This could include preventive airstrikes to halt Iran’s nuclear program without escalating into a full-blown war.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the IDF had previously hit and degraded part of Iran’s nuclear program during a retaliatory strike in late October. However, he warned that more action may be needed to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has also stated that Iran is now more vulnerable than ever to strikes on its nuclear facilities.
Despite calls from the U.S. and international partners to refrain from attacking Iran’s nuclear installations, Israel appears to be moving forward with plans to address the threat. It remains to be seen how these developments will impact the already volatile situation in the Middle East, but one thing is clear: tensions are rising and the region is on edge.
