US Media Warn of Possible Israeli Action Against Iran

WASHINGTON: Reports in US media suggest that Israel may be preparing for renewed military action against Iran, as tensions between the two long-time rivals continue to rise amid concerns over Tehran’s expanding military capabilities.

According to US media reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet former US President Donald Trump in Washington on December 29. The meeting is likely to focus on regional security matters, with Netanyahu expected to brief Trump on Israel’s concerns and possible plans regarding Iran.

Israeli officials have repeatedly claimed that Iran is expanding its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, developments Israel considers an existential threat. These concerns have been highlighted in US media coverage, pointing to growing alarm within Israel’s security establishment over Iran’s military advancements.

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Israel has also warned that Iran has the capability to manufacture thousands of missiles within a single month, a claim that has added urgency to Israeli calls for decisive action. Analysts say such assessments are contributing to Israel’s increasingly hardline stance toward Tehran.

Although there has been no official confirmation of an imminent strike, the circulation of these reports has heightened regional anxiety. Observers warn that any further escalation could have serious consequences for stability in the Middle East.