Israel is not giving up on the possibility of military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in the coming months, despite US President Donald Trump's emphasis on a diplomatic solution to the conflict, Reuters reported on April 19, 2025, citing a senior Israeli official. The source emphasized that Tel Aviv views the military scenario as a real alternative if the US-Iran talks that began in Oman do not lead to the desired result - the complete dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program. The statement reflects the tension in US-Israel relations, where Washington and Jerusalem's priorities on the Iranian issue diverge, creating the risk of escalation in the region.

According to Reuters, Israel has drawn up plans to attack Iranian nuclear facilities as early as 2025, with the intention of carrying them out in May. The plans, which require U.S. support to ensure success and protect against a possible Iranian counterattack, have been rejected by Trump, who has opted for diplomacy. According to The New York Times, the U.S. president has insisted on negotiations with Tehran to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which have been weakened economically and militarily by Israeli strikes on its allies and infrastructure in 2024. However, Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have pushed for a “Libya scenario” — the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, similar to Libya’s disarmament in 2003 — and have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the talks.

Israel’s position is driven by the perception of Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat. According to the BBC, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed in February 2025 that Iran had stockpiled 275 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, close to weapons-grade levels of 90%. This heightens Tel Aviv’s concerns, especially after Iran’s two direct attacks on Israel in April and October 2024, which, while causing minimal damage, demonstrated Tehran’s capabilities. Netanyahu, speaking after a meeting with Trump on April 7, stressed that an agreement with Iran would only be acceptable if it completely dismantled its nuclear capabilities, and pointed to the limited time for diplomacy.