Israel reports Iran considering chemical weapons, US and Gulf question intel
Israel informed the United States that its intelligence indicates Iran is weighing the use of chemical weapons, according to the New York Times as cited by The Kobeissi Letter. US officials responded with alarm and skepticism, and Gulf officials also questioned the Israeli assessment. US Central Command has contingency plans for strikes as soon as tomorrow, but no authorization has been given. Some US officials suggested that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to persuade President Donald Trump to resume bombing Iran.
Intelligence claim
- Source: New York Times report cited by The Kobeissi Letter.
- Claim: Israeli intelligence says Iran is considering chemical weapons use.
Reactions
- United States: officials expressed alarm and skepticism.
- Gulf states: officials questioned the Israeli assessment.
Military posture
- US Central Command: strike plans could be executed as soon as tomorrow.
- Status: no authorization issued.
Political dynamics
- Some US officials suggested Netanyahu seeks to convince President Trump to resume bombing Iran.
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