Daily Mail: US, Israel preparing for large-scale airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites

Amid the intensifying rhetoric between the United States and Iran, US and Israeli officials have begun discussing the possibility of a military strike on Iran in the coming weeks, as tensions continue to escalate.

According to Daily Mail sources, Washington and Israel are preparing for an "obviously inevitable escalation," which could culminate in a "major strike on Tehran", Caliber.Az reports.

The officials indicated that this escalation is expected to occur "within the next few weeks," with the target being "Iranian nuclear facilities," which are anticipated to be struck by large-scale air raids.

The imminent escalation is supported by military signs suggesting that the U.S. is preparing for such a move. Satellite imagery has revealed that seven B-2 Spirit bombers, along with refueling aircraft, have been stationed at a military base on Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean. This deployment is seen as a significant military maneuver amid the ongoing conflict, especially considering the proximity to the ongoing Yemen campaign and mounting tensions with Iran.

In response to these developments, the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a stark warning, emphasizing that any attack on Tehran would have far-reaching consequences. He stated that Iran's response would open a new chapter in both regional and global affairs.

The situation has drawn increasing international concern, especially from European nations. Three diplomatic sources confirmed that French President Emmanuel Macron recently met with ministers and security experts to discuss issues related to Iran, including its nuclear program. This rare meeting underscores the growing unease within the European Union that Washington and its ally Israel may soon launch a military strike on Iran's nuclear sites if diplomatic efforts do not succeed.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expressed grave concern, warning that a military confrontation seems "almost inevitable" if nuclear negotiations with Iran fail. He emphasized that "the possibilities of reaching a nuclear deal with Iran are now limited," and that military action would be "virtually unavoidable" if diplomatic talks collapse.

Barrot also pointed out that such a conflict would carry a high cost, likely leading to significant regional destabilization.

By Tamilla Hasanova