The US asked Israel to defer its attack on the Fordow nuclear facility.

The US asked Israel to defer its attack on the Fordow nuclear facility.

The United States has asked Israel to defer its planned military strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, according to reports from Israeli and US officials. The request comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries and follows a series of recent attacks on Iranian territory by Israel. The US administration has clarified that it will not support direct military involvement unless Iran targets American assets in the region.

The Fordow nuclear facility, located near the city of Qom, is believed to house uranium enrichment centrifuges and is considered a critical part of Iran's nuclear weapons infrastructure. Israel has long argued that destroying the facility would significantly delay or disable Iran's ability to produce weapons-grade uranium. However, the US has expressed concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict and the broader implications for regional stability.

The US request to Israel comes as the two countries are scheduled to meet to discuss the issue. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is set to meet with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to discuss the request for assistance in carrying out the strike. The meeting is expected to be a key moment in the ongoing negotiations between the two countries.

The situation in the Middle East remains tense, with both Israel and Iran continuing to engage in military exchanges. The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life and property damage, with both sides accusing the other of escalating the conflict. The US request to Israel to defer the strike on Fordow is seen as an attempt to de-escalate the situation and prevent further escalation.

[1] https://shafaq.com/en/Middle-East/Israel-requests-US-support-for-strike-on-Iran-s-Fordow-nuclear-site
[2] https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/no-such-commitment-pakistan-on-irans-tit-for-tat-claim-if-israel-launches-nuclear-attack-101750063608530.html
[3] https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/14/middleeast/iran-israel-nuclear-facilities-damage-impact-intl