– The IDF deputy chief of staff warned that Iran is closer than ever to obtaining nuclear weapons. He said Iran has all the parts ready to assemble a bomb.
– He told Israeli lawmakers that Israel may face repeated direct confrontations with Iran and must be prepared to fight on two fronts simultaneously.
– These comments echo previous warnings from the Israeli defense minister about preventing a nuclear Iran.
– Israeli officials are concerned Iran may take advantage of the US election season to advance its nuclear program while the US is distracted.
– Reports indicate Iran is expanding operations at its fortified Fordow enrichment facility and could soon triple production of enriched uranium.
– With its current stockpile, experts say Iran could produce bomb-grade fuel within weeks or months. It’s believed to be 1-2 years from developing a nuclear warhead.
– Israeli officials said Iran has recently been seeking components needed to assemble a nuclear warhead, which they described as “very troubling.”
– While Iran is not believed to be actively breaking out to a bomb now, its nuclear activities are making Israel increasingly anxious about its capabilities and intentions.
Source: Ynetnews
