Israel Preparing for Major Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

In a revelation that could alter geopolitical landscapes, U.S. intelligence services have disclosed that Israel is preparing to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities. As of now, it remains unclear whether a final decision has been made or if there is open disagreement with the U.S. government regarding Israel’s planned major strike against Iran, as reported by CNN on Tuesday (May 20, 2025), citing sources within Donald Trump’s administration. Following the disclosure, both the U.S. National Security Council and the Israeli Embassy, along with Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, maintained silence and refrained from commenting on the matter. A CNN source indicated that the likelihood of Israeli airstrikes against Iranian nuclear installations has significantly increased in recent months. It is more probable that such an operation would proceed if the U.S. fails to secure an agreement with Iran ensuring the removal of all enriched uranium from its territory. Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues negotiations aimed at reaching a deal concerning Iran’s nuclear energy program. American intelligence agencies based their assessment on public and private communications with senior Israeli officials, intercepted communications, and observations of Israeli military movements, according to CNN. Two sources explained that among the preparations observed by the U.S. were munitions movements and the completion of Israeli aerial exercises. Earlier this week, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that the U.S. demand for Iran to completely halt uranium enrichment is ‘excessive and infuriating,’ according to state media, suggesting that ongoing negotiations may not lead to a resolution.