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Israel warns of imminent strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities
An Israeli official has warned that a new round of military strikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure may be ‘only a matter of time.’ According to reports citing an anonymous Israeli source, intelligence services are closely monitoring increased activity at the Pickaxe Mountain underground facility near the Natanz nuclear site. Satellite imagery and reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have confirmed significant construction and fortification of tunnel entrances in the area, which Western intelligence agencies believe may be used to protect or store sensitive nuclear materials.
Israel has stated it is prepared to strike Iranian nuclear targets if Tehran crosses established ‘red lines,’ potentially acting either in coordination with the United States or independently. While coordination with Washington is described as ‘strong and continuous,’ Israeli officials expressed skepticism regarding the effectiveness of recent diplomatic efforts.
In a separate diplomatic development, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told CBS News that Tehran is willing to allow IAEA inspectors to return to the country, suggesting that agreements could be reached within ongoing negotiations. This comes amid recent indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran held in New York, which Donald Trump characterized as having ‘gone very well.’ However, tensions remain high as Israel warns that economic pressure and internal Iranian divisions could provoke a regional military response.
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International Atomic Energy Agency · Iran · Israel · Masoud Pezeshkian · Natanz · United States
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- [● 7 SOURCES] An Israeli official stated that a new round of attacks against Iran may be imminent. ntv.al · www.in.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Israel is prepared to strike Iranian nuclear targets either in coordination with the US or independently. ntv.al · www.in.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Satellite data shows increased construction and fortification of tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain. ntv.al · www.in.gr · ts.mk · tetovasot.com · www.newsbeast.gr · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Israeli services are monitoring increased activity at the Pickaxe Mountain underground facility near Natanz. ntv.al · www.in.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran possesses approximately 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent. 24-ore.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is willing to allow IAEA inspectors to return to the country. 24-ore.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump characterized recent indirect US-Iran talks in New York as going very well. www.onalert.gr · ts.mk · tetovasot.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The IAEA has confirmed observing construction activity in the Pickaxe Mountain area. www.newsbeast.gr · www.onalert.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · ts.mk · tetovasot.com · +1 more