What Happened
Intelligence Sharing Sparks Debate On Iran Threat And US Response
Israel has shared intelligence with the US suggesting Iran may be considering the use of chemical weapons, sparking a divided response among American officials. Some see the claims as part of a pressure campaign by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to draw the US back into military action against Iran. Others believe the threats should be taken seriously, given recent warnings about Iran’s preparations to attack American interests. The claims were reported by The New York Times.