Israel Warns US of Potential Iranian Chemical Weapons Use

• •Israel claims Iran may use chemical weapons, raising alarms in the US.
• •US officials are divided on the credibility of the intelligence shared by Israel.
• •Recent US air strikes on Qeshm Island add to the escalating tensions between Iran and the US.

Israel has alerted the US that Iran may be considering the use of chemical weapons against its adversaries, as reported by The New York Times. This intelligence has led to a division among US officials regarding its credibility, with some viewing it as a serious threat while others suspect it is part of a pressure campaign by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to provoke military action. Israeli officials have suggested that Iran is advancing its capabilities to deploy chemical agents on missiles. The warnings come amid ongoing tensions, including recent US air strikes on Qeshm Island, Iran. Gulf officials have expressed skepticism about the intelligence, questioning whether Iran is genuinely preparing to use chemical weapons. The situation is complicated by historical parallels to the faulty intelligence that preceded the Iraq War in 2003. As of now, the US intelligence community is divided on the urgency of the threat, with some officials advocating for caution and others urging immediate action.