Israel appears to be preparing to launch an attack soon on Iran, according to U.S. and European officials.
The step could further inflame the Middle East and derail or delay efforts by the Trump administration to broker a deal to cut off Iran’s path to building a nuclear bomb.
It is unclear how extensive an attack Israel might be preparing. But the rising tensions come after months in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has pressed Trump to seize on what Israel sees as a moment of Iranian vulnerability to a strike.
American and Iranian negotiators have been planning to meet later this week for another round of talks, although Trump told reporters on Monday that Iran had adopted an “unacceptable” negotiating position.
The State Department is withdrawing diplomats from Iraq, and the Pentagon has authorized the voluntary departure of military family members from the Middle East.
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