Israel warns Washington Iran may resort to chemical weapons
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zambian Observer
Israeli intelligence has warned Washington that Iran could consider chemical weapons against its adversaries if regional tensions worsen, according to reports by The New York Times. US officials are debating the credibility of the threat and its implications for US forces and their allies.
Israeli intelligence services have warned the United States that Iran could consider using chemical weapons against its adversaries if regional tensions worsen, The New York Times reports, as cited by The Zambian Observer.
The sharing of this intelligence has reportedly caused divisions among US officials. Some suspect Israel is seeking to persuade President Donald Trump to adopt a tougher military line towards Tehran rather than pursue diplomatic solutions, while others are calling on Washington to seriously assess the threat to US forces, regional allies and US interests, according to The Zambian Observer.
The reported information does not, however, establish that Iran has decided to use chemical weapons or intends to do so, The Zambian Observer specifies.
