Israel continues to consider a targeted strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

Tel Aviv weighs a solo move against Iranian nuclear sites as Washington pushes for diplomacy.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-04-19

The latest news on Israel and Iran. We now know that Israel is quietly advancing plans for a limited military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, even as the United States urges restraint and diplomacy, according to sources (via Reuters).

While President Trump has signalled disinterest in backing immediate military action, Israeli leaders appear convinced that waiting could compromise their strategic edge. The proposed strike, smaller in scale than earlier scenarios, would rely less on US support.

An approach shaped by political urgency and growing scepticism toward the effectiveness of ongoing negotiations. Military experts, however, caution that such an operation might only delay Iran's nuclear ambitions and could trigger broader regional instability.

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