Israel likely to strike Iran by midyear

According to a recent report by the Washington Post, United States intelligence indicates that Israel is likely to launch a pre-emptive attack on Iran's nuclear facilities by midyear. The intelligence suggests that Israel's October bombing of Iran significantly weakened its air defences, creating an opportunity for a follow-up strike.

This attack would aim to delay Iran's nuclear progress by weeks or months but would also escalate tensions in the region, with the risk of a larger conflict. While President Donald Trump has expressed a preference for a negotiated settlement, he remains firm in his stance that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. For now, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.