Israel shares intelligence with the United States suggesting Iran may be preparing to use chemical weapons, according to reports cited by multiple outlets. The claims link the alleged threat to Iran’s potential ability to deploy chemical weapons, including via missiles.
One account says the information is discussed publicly through a report in The New York Times, which describes a divided U.S. response: some officials react with alarm while others express skepticism. The New York Times reporting also frames parts of the debate around whether the intelligence may be part of an Israeli effort to influence U.S. policy toward Iran.
Other coverage focuses more directly on the fact that Israel warned Washington and notes that U.S. questions about the intelligence are part of the context. The Jerusalem Post adds detail that Israeli intelligence officials believe Iran is advancing technology that could allow chemical weapons to be mounted on missiles, while Washington questions the basis of the assessment.
