The Times of Israel [in Hebrew – Jordon Hayom ] / www.israelhayom.com
Recent U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that Israel may be taking steps toward an attack against Iran’s nuclear facilities, according to reports from CNN and other outlets. Multiple U.S. officials have noted Israeli military activities – such as moving munitions and increasing air exercises – which point toward potential military strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, according to Business Standard and The Times of India reports.
MarketWatch Though Israeli leaders have yet to take an official decision regarding an attack against Iran, sources familiar with their intelligence reveal that the likelihood of such a strike has grown steadily over recent months – an effect likely related to diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran to revive an ailing nuclear agreement.
The Times of Israel; The Business Standard; Ya Libnan’s +4 and The Times of India all indicate an increasing probability for such action taken against Tehran by either side (The Times of Israel being +2, The Business Standard 1 +4) whilst Wikipedia suggests this development will occur along similar lines with ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran to revive an accord aimed at revitalising an accord, in recent months amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts between U.S./Iran efforts that aim at revitalising an agreement in full force (The Times of Israel being +3, Business Standard +4, Ya Libnan +4, The Times of India +4, The Times of India +4, Wikipedia).
Concerns have been expressed over Israeli military action’s potential to escalate tensions in the Middle East. Analysts warn that an attack against Iran’s nuclear facilities could trigger wider regional hostilities if Iran retaliates against Israeli interests or U.S. assets in the area.
Due to these events, global oil markets have experienced volatility. Brent futures rose to $66.35 per barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures surged past $62.99 due to fears that military conflict may disrupt oil supplies through vital shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz–causing price fluctuations across global oil markets. [Reuters/MarketWatch].
Intel reports demonstrate the tenuous state of affairs and highlight its fragility; diplomatic efforts continue in search of peaceful resolution; however, intelligence