The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing an Iranian source, that Iran is considering launching a preemptive attack if diplomacy fails, even without a prior US strike on Iran.
The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday, citing an Iranian source, that Tehran is weighing a preemptive military strike if diplomatic efforts collapse, and would consider doing so even without a prior American attack on Iran. The report was circulated by Israeli Telegram channels.
The assessment adds to a series of recent intelligence evaluations from Western and US sources regarding the possibility of Iranian preemptive action amid deteriorating US-Iran negotiations. As The Zioneer has reported over recent weeks, US intelligence has warned of a potential surprise Iranian attack, while US officials have signaled readiness for further strikes on Iran if necessary.
The report remains unverified by independent sources, and the specific nature or timing of any potential Iranian action has not been disclosed.
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