On Wednesday, United States President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran, stating that they must agree to preliminary conditions for negotiations on their nuclear program before he will work with Israel to establish a ceasefire, according to information obtained by Israel Hayom.
Two days ago, Israel Hayom revealed these conditions, which include Iran's agreement to halt all uranium enrichment on its soil, the destruction of all nuclear facilities not related to civilian purposes – including Fordow – and all centrifuge facilities, as well as strict and continuous oversight of any remaining facilities. The ultimatum reportedly comes with a deadline of just a few days, with a warning that if Iran does not comply, the United States will continue to support Israel and ensure the destruction of these facilities, particularly Fordow.
Israel is pushing for additional conditions to address Iran's ballistic missile systems and its support for terrorist organizations outside its borders. It remains unclear whether these will be included. According to an Israeli official, the Israeli Air Force is currently engaged in intensive strikes targeting Iran's ballistic missile systems, nuclear facilities, and regime infrastructure, with these operations expected to reach their peak in the coming days. Regarding the Fordow facility – the most significant challenge – it is still uncertain how the underground site, where critical bomb components are stored, will be neutralized.
President Trump is expected to decide whether to join Israel in an attack on Iran, particularly targeting Fordow, where B52 bombers and bunker-busting bombs would be used to destroy the facility. Opponents in the United States are primarily concerned about potential retaliatory attacks on oil fields and facilities in neighboring Persian Gulf states, such as Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. Leaks in the American media from these opponents have suggested that Iran was not actually close to developing a nuclear bomb and included a warning to Israel about depleting stocks of Arrow missiles. Both claims are far from reality.
Security officials state that, due to significant damage to Iran's missile launchers, Israel's missile inventory remains sufficient for many more days of fighting, with replenishment occurring at a rapid pace. Regarding Iran's military nuclear program, Israel Hayom reported that the Mossad and Britain's MI6 have confirmed that Iran has made rapid strides in recent months toward completing the trigger and mechanism needed for a nuclear bomb.
An American official noted that, alongside the ultimatum, military preparations continue – both for defensive and potential offensive actions. The official emphasized that the primary task is protecting American facilities and interests in the region, including ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has threatened to close. A significant portion of the world's oil supply passes through this strait. The official added that other Western and Middle Eastern countries are involved in these efforts.
