2025-05-21T00:27:23Z

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Recent intelligence reports from the United States indicate that Israel is gearing up for possible military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. This information was disclosed by CNN on Tuesday, citing multiple U.S. officials who are closely monitoring the situation. While the specifics surrounding these potential strikes remain ambiguous, there appears to be a notable division within the U.S. administration regarding the likelihood of such an action.

HT.com has stated that it cannot independently verify these claims. As a response to inquiries about the situation, the National Security Council, the Israeli embassy in Washington, and the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office have yet to issue any statements, according to Reuters.

According to the CNN report, which references a source knowledgeable about the intelligence, the probability of an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear assets has increased significantly in recent months. The source emphasized that such a military action is more likely if the United States manages to reach a deal with Iran that does not fully address the country’s uranium stockpiles. This situation continues to unfold amid ongoing negotiations led by President Donald Trump’s administration, which are aimed at establishing a diplomatic resolution to Iran's nuclear program.

In addition, the intelligence that supports these claims stems from a combination of public and private statements made by senior Israeli officials, intercepted communications, and observable military activities suggesting an imminent strike could be possible. Two anonymous sources revealed to CNN that U.S. surveillance has detected signs of military readiness on the part of Israel, which includes the movement of aerial munitions and the recent completion of a military air drill.

In a related development, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, publicly criticized the U.S. demands for Iran to cease its uranium enrichment activities, labeling these demands as “excessive and outrageous” according to state media. Khamenei has also expressed significant doubts about the feasibility of reaching a new nuclear agreement.

President Trump has made it clear that if negotiations for a new nuclear deal with Iran do not yield satisfactory results, he is prepared to consider military options. He has also established a firm timeline for diplomatic efforts, signaling his determination to reach a resolution. Back in mid-March, Trump sent a letter to Khamenei outlining a 60-day period within which he expected to see progress in negotiations. However, that deadline has now passed—over 60 days have elapsed since the letter was sent, and it has been 38 days since the initiation of the first round of discussions.