Israel Unleashes Covert Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
Israel's government ramps up covert military operations against Iran, fearing a potential diplomatic thaw could limit its options for retaliation, according to officials.
Israel is aggressively escalating its covert military operations against Iran, officials say, driven by fears that a diplomatic breakthrough could constrain its ability to strike back at its longtime foe.
The stepped-up Israeli campaign includes airstrikes, sabotage, and cyberattacks targeting Iran's nuclear program, missile development, and other military and security sites, according to current and former Israeli and American officials. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive operations.
The heightened Israeli activity reflects the government's assessment that a window of opportunity is closing to hit Iran hard, with the possibility of nuclear talks between Iran and world powers looming on the horizon.
Source: The New York Times
