Tensions are escalating as Israeli leadership signals it may strike Iran’s fortified Fordow nuclear facility without waiting for U.S. support. According to sources familiar with a tense high-level call, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief Eyal Zamir told President Trump’s team that the two-week window offered to Iran is too long.
Israel views Fordow—a heavily fortified site buried under a mountain—as the “crown jewel” of Iran’s nuclear program. While only the U.S. possesses bunker-busting munitions like the 30,000 lb GBU-57 that can penetrate it, Israel is reportedly preparing unilateral options, including a combination of precision bombing and special forces raids.
Vice President JD Vance opposed direct U.S. military involvement during the call, warning against being pulled into another Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, U.S. B-2 bombers capable of carrying the GBU-57 have been repositioned to Guam, signaling possible readiness.
Multiple sources believe an Israeli strike is increasingly likely in the coming days, driven by Israel’s momentum and belief that time is running out.
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