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Israel Warns US of Iranian Chemical Weapons Threat; Washington Skeptical
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Israel has alerted the U.S. to intelligence suggesting Iran may use chemical weapons, but Washington officials are divided over the information's credibility. Some U.S. officials are skeptical, viewing it as a tactic by Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, while others see it as a serious threat. The intelligence comes as the U.S. military prepares for potential conflict with Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Iran denies possessing chemical weapons.
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- Israel shared intelligence with the U.S. indicating Iran may use chemical weapons on missiles.
- U.S. officials are divided, with some skeptical and others concerned about the intelligence's credibility.
- Some U.S. officials suspect Israel's warnings are a pressure tactic to resume conflict with Iran.
- Gulf officials also questioned Israel's intelligence, suggesting it lacked evidence and aimed to escalate tensions.
- The intelligence sharing occurs amid U.S. military preparations for a potential Iran strike and ongoing diplomatic talks.
- Iran denies possessing chemical weapons and calls accusations psychological warfare by Israel.
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