The US is considering an attack on Iran this coming weekend according to a Bloomberg report, ciiutng unnamed sources:
- US plans for any Iran attack continue to evolve
- US officials prepare for possible Iran strike in coming days
Fordow will be a key target.
The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP) is an underground Iranian nuclear facility near the city of Qom:
Built in secret, it was revealed publicly by Western intelligence in 2009.
Located inside a heavily fortified mountain to protect against airstrikes.
Originally designed to enrich uranium up to 20%, which is close to weapons-grade.
Under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), Iran agreed not to enrich uranium at Fordow, but resumed enrichment after the U.S. withdrew from the deal in 2018.
Concerns remain over its potential military use due to its structure and enrichment capabilities.
Earlier:
- Fox reporter says US strike in Iran coming possibly by the weekend
- NYT: Iran Foreign Ministry official said Iran would accept Trump's offer to meet
- WSJ: Trump approved attack plans, holding off to see if Iran abandons nuclear plans
- Further reports that Trump has approved attack plans, but in wait and see mode
- Trump 'getting comfortable' with the idea of taking out Iran's Fordo nuclear facility
- Report - Trump doesn't want to be dragged into a prolonged war in the Middle East
- Goldman Sachs says Brent crude oil could spike just above $90/bbl.
