Israel is ready to attack Iran's nuclear facilities
Feb 24, 2023
Jerusalem [Israel], February 24: Israeli media reported that Israeli officials discussed the possibility of attacking Iran's nuclear facilities.
Fox News reported on February 24 that Israel may be preparing for possible action against Iran's nuclear facilities, after several closed-door meetings between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense and intelligence officials.
"Israel will not allow Iran to become a nuclear state. While we see the unstoppable progress of Iran's military nuclear program with weapons-grade enrichment, Israel is ready to choose its military. credibility," said Amir Avivi, president of the Israel Defense Security Forum.
Israel's Channel 12 reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu held five meetings with defense and intelligence officials to discuss the possibility of an attack. The report did not cite sources, while The Times of Israel speculated that officials may have leaked information to highlight their resolve and intentions.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have increased in the past few weeks, after a drone attack on Iran's nuclear facility, and Tehran said "preliminary investigation shows that the Israeli authorities are responsible".
Israel has repeatedly raised concerns about Iran's nuclear program and the leak may be part of a plan to spur Western allies to act, rather than leaving Israel to act alone.
Iran has warned the US and France of the possibility of acting alone if the international community does not support, according to The Telegraph .
"The only thing that has ever stopped countries from developing nuclear weapons is credible military threat or action," Netanyahu told a national security conference on February 21.
"A necessary and sufficient condition is reliable military action. The longer we wait, the more difficult it is. We have waited a long time," he said.
The head of Iran's nuclear sector, Mohammed Eslami, said inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had arrived in Tehran to resolve "uncertainties", while Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said. that they will come in the coming days.
When asked about the information on Channel 12, a spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister's office replied that they had "nothing more to say".
Source: ThanhNien Newspaper