Israeli attack on Iran may come as soon as Sunday if nuclear talks fail: Report
Attacks may begin within days unless Iran halts production of fissile material for nuclear weapons, says The Wall Street Journal, citing official
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Israel could launch military strikes against Iran as soon as Sunday if Tehran rejects US nuclear proposals, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing American and Israeli officials.
A senior Israeli official said attacks may begin within days unless Iran halts its production of fissile material for nuclear weapons.
Israel seeks to pressure Tehran to give up its uranium enrichment program, the official said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the potential attacks with US President Donald Trump during a phone call Monday, according to American officials.
Officials say that US intelligence assessments suggest Israel is preparing for possible military action.
Nuclear talks will continue Sunday in Oman’s capital Muscat, with uranium enrichment remaining the primary dispute between Washington and Tehran.
Trump acknowledged Thursday that a potential Israeli strike on Iran "could very well happen," warning of a possible "massive conflict."
"Well, I don't want to say (it’s) imminent, but it looks like it's something that could very well happen," he said, emphasizing his preference to avoid broader regional warfare while pursuing nuclear negotiations.
Several media reports echoed these sentiments.
Axios reported that the Israeli military is maintaining a high alert status for possible Iranian confrontation.
The Washington Post cited US intelligence concerns that Israel may strike Iranian nuclear facilities without American consent.
CBS reported that Israel appears "fully ready" for operations, while the US anticipates Iranian retaliation potentially targeting American sites in Iraq.
Meanwhile, The New York Times reported that Iran has prepared counterstrike plans involving hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting Israel.
Amid such expectations, Washington began evacuating diplomats and military families from the region.
