Israel Weighs Limited Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities, Even Without U.S. Support

Israel is reportedly considering a limited strike on Iranian nuclear sites within the next few months—potentially even without U.S. backing—according to a Reuters report citing three Israeli officials familiar with the matter.

Earlier this week, U.S. media outlets reported that Israel had drafted plans to launch a broader attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as early as May, contingent on substantial support from the United States. But President Donald Trump reportedly rejected the proposal during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on April 7.

Now, Israeli officials are said to be reviewing a scaled-down version of the operation—one that would require minimal U.S. involvement. While the alternative plan may reduce the risk of regional escalation, it could also strain Israel’s relationship with Trump, especially as U.S.–Iran nuclear talks show signs of progress.

Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office has not commented on the reports. A senior Israeli official told Reuters that no final decision has been made. The U.S. National Security Council also declined to comment but reiterated Trump’s statement from April 17: he is not blocking Israel from taking action, but he’s not rushing to endorse military strikes either.

“I think Iran has a real opportunity to become a great and happy nation—that’s option one. Option two, I think, would be very bad for Iran. I believe they want to negotiate,” Trump said at the time.

A senior Iranian security official told Reuters that Tehran is aware of Israel’s deliberations. “We have reliable intelligence that Israel is planning a major strike on Iranian nuclear facilities,” the official said. “This is driven by frustration with ongoing diplomacy and Netanyahu’s political need for conflict.”

Meanwhile, U.S. and Iranian delegations are set to begin a second round of nuclear talks today in Italy, with Oman serving as mediator. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said an agreement is possible, provided the U.S. avoids making “unrealistic demands.” The first round took place April 12 in Muscat, Oman.

The talks come as Iran seeks relief from crippling economic sanctions, while President Trump continues to pursue his “maximum pressure” strategy—including threats of military force.

In 2015, Iran and world powers signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), under which Tehran agreed to limit its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement during his first term and reimposed sweeping sanctions. In response, Iran has gradually rolled back compliance with the deal’s key nuclear restrictions.

(Source: Reuters)

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