Israel Reportedly Contemplates Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities in 2025

U.S. intelligence assessments suggest Israel believes a military operation could capitalize on Iran’s weakened defenses, but President Trump prefers diplomatic solutions.

Multiple U.S. intelligence reports warn that Israel is likely to target Iran’s nuclear facilities in the first half of 2025, citing Iran's weakened air defenses and regional instability.
Israeli officials reportedly view President Trump as more likely than his predecessor to support or assist in such strikes, potentially providing critical military resources.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected negotiations under pressure, reinforcing Tehran's defiance against U.S. sanctions and Israeli threats.
President Trump has expressed a preference for a negotiated resolution to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons but has not ruled out military action if diplomacy fails.
Experts caution that any Israeli attack would only temporarily set back Iran’s nuclear program and could escalate tensions across the Middle East, risking broader conflict.