Egypt Daily News – The Israeli newspaper Maariv has reported, citing unnamed sources, that several Israeli ministries have recently held secret meetings to discuss the possibility of launching an Israeli attack on Iran “without prior warning.”
According to the sources, assessments suggest that if such an attack were carried out, it could trigger a round of fighting of unknown duration. This conflict could involve thousands of heavy rockets being fired at Israel, with some potentially weighing up to 700 kilograms.
Preparations for such a scenario reportedly include the immediate opening of all public shelters (more than 10,000), infrastructure readiness, meeting various needs, identifying evacuation zones, expanding the number of hospitals, and more.
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal, citing its own sources, reported on “Israel’s concern” that the United States might drop demands considered by Tel Aviv to be “red lines” in its negotiations with Iran—such as halting uranium enrichment—in order to speed up talks and reach a deal over Iran’s nuclear program.
Sources also indicated that Washington is working to limit Israel’s ability to carry out any military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities.
A “Terms Paper” calling for a complete halt to enrichment
According to The Wall Street Journal, a senior U.S. official revealed that the U.S. is preparing a document known as a “Terms Paper” to present to Iran, which includes a key provision requiring a complete stop to uranium enrichment.
The unnamed official warned that if Tehran rejects these conditions, “it won’t be a good day for the Iranians,” according to the paper. He added that while the U.S. and Israel currently differ on how to approach Iran’s nuclear program, the American position could shift if Iran shows no willingness to reach a deal.
In the same context, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, during a visit to Israel and a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasized the “Trump administration’s firm commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring or developing a nuclear weapon.”
She stated: “The visit to Israel was meaningful and reaffirmed the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel.”
These developments come amid growing pressure over Iran’s nuclear program. So far, five rounds of negotiations between Washington and Tehran—mediated by Oman—have taken place, as the involved parties seek a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
American officials have stressed that any agreement hinges on Iran’s full acceptance of Washington’s conditions, particularly halting uranium enrichment. Tehran, however, insists that uranium enrichment is a “red line” it cannot cross.
