IRAN THREATENS ‘SPECIAL MEASURES’ IF ISRAEL ATTACKS NUCLEAR FACILITIES

Thu 22 May 2025:

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that his country will “forcefully respond” to any Israeli attack after CNN reported that the Israeli military could be preparing strikes.

“Iran strongly warns against any adventurism by the Zionist regime of Israel and will decisively respond to any threat or unlawful act by this regime,” Araghchi said in a letter addressed to UN chief Antonio Guterres.

“I have called on the international community to take effective preventive measures against the continuation of Israeli threats, which if unchecked, will compel Iran to take special measures in defence of our nuclear facilities and materials.”

Israel is reportedly preparing to launch a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, even as the US continues diplomatic efforts to revive a nuclear deal with Tehran, according to new intelligence obtained by Washington and cited by CNN.

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Multiple US officials familiar with the latest intelligence assessments told the network that Israel’s preparations have raised alarm in Washington. “The chance of an Israeli strike on an Iranian nuclear facility has gone up significantly in recent months,” said one unnamed source with access to US intelligence. “And the prospect of a Trump-negotiated US-Iran deal that doesn’t remove all of Iran’s uranium makes the chance of a strike more likely.”

The intelligence reportedly includes intercepted Israeli communications, observations of military movements, and both public and private statements from senior Israeli officials. While US officials remain divided over whether Israel has decided to proceed, the indications point to preparations for an imminent military operation.

Among the signs, according to CNN, are the movement of air munitions and the recent completion of air exercises by the Israeli military.

Despite these developments, US President Donald Trump last week expressed optimism that diplomatic efforts would succeed, reiterating his commitment to maintaining strict sanctions enforcement on Iran. Previous reports suggest that Israel had planned a strike in May, but Trump dissuaded Tel Aviv in favour of negotiations aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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