US officials cast doubt on Israeli claims regarding Iranian chemical weapons
The New York Times reveals US divisions and Gulf suspicions surrounding Israeli allegations of Iran's use of chemical weapons
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The New York Times reported that intelligence information provided by Israel to the United States, alleging that Iran is considering using chemical weapons against its adversaries, has sparked divisions among U.S. officials and raised doubts among Gulf officials.
The newspaper cited U.S. officials, noting that some view this intelligence as part of a pressure campaign led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to persuade President Donald Trump’s administration to resume large-scale military operations against Iran, while others believe the warnings must be taken seriously.
The report added that Israel presented its assessments to officials in Gulf countries, but some questioned their seriousness, pointing out that the Israeli side did not provide evidence to support its claims during the briefings.
According to the newspaper, U.S. Central Command has drawn up a plan allowing strikes on Iran starting Wednesday, should Trump issue the order, coinciding with a large-scale U.S. military buildup in the region.
