United StatesIsraeli intelligence has informed U.S. officials that Iran is preparing to use chemical weapons, potentially equipping ballistic missiles with chemical warheads or smuggling agents for direct attacks. While U.S. intelligence agencies acknowledge Iran's ongoing development of chemical capabilities, there is internal division regarding the likelihood of immediate use without prior U.S. or Israeli strikes. Some American officials view the warnings as credible, whereas others suspect the Israeli government is attempting to justify renewed large-scale military operations. Israel has also briefed Gulf states on these threats, though regional officials noted a lack of supporting evidence and expressed skepticism about the claims' validity. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is monitoring the 'Iranian terror regime' and remains ready to respond to any threats.
Bias read (Conservative): The article relies heavily on Israeli security narratives, includes a quote labeling Iran a 'terror regime,' and frames skepticism of the intelligence as mere doubt rather than valid counter-evidence, omitting broader diplomatic context.
