The United States recently gathered fresh intelligence. It shows Israel is preparing possible strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, CNN reported on Tuesday. Several US officials confirmed this information.

However, Israel has not made a final decision yet. Meanwhile, the US administration remains divided on whether these attacks will happen.

Reuters reported that the National Security Council, the Israeli embassy in Washington, and the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office did not reply to requests for comment.

Rising Chances of an Israeli Attack

Furthermore, CNN quoted a source close to the intelligence who said, “The likelihood of an Israeli strike on an Iranian nuclear facility has gone up significantly in recent months.”

The source added that a strike becomes more likely if the US and Iran make a deal that leaves some uranium in Iran.

At the same time, President Donald Trump’s administration continues to negotiate with Iran. They seek a diplomatic deal on Iran’s nuclear program.

According to CNN, the intelligence is based on public and private statements by senior Israeli officials. It also relies on intercepted communications and military activity that hint at a possible strike soon.

Additionally, two sources told CNN that US surveillance detected signs of military readiness. They observed the movement of aerial weapons and the completion of an air drill.

Khamenei Criticizes US Demands

Earlier on Tuesday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized US demands. He called their request for Iran to stop uranium enrichment “excessive and outrageous,” according to state media.

Moreover, he expressed doubt that a new nuclear deal will be reached.

Trump’s Warning and Deadline

Donald Trump has warned that if the nuclear talks fail, he will consider military action. He also set a clear deadline for negotiations.

In mid-March, Trump sent a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei. He gave 60 days for progress, said a source familiar with the letter. That deadline has since passed. It has now been over 60 days since the letter and 38 days since talks began.