The United States has informed Israel that it plans to escalate airstrikes against Iran, targeting the underground nuclear facility known as 'Gokgangisan' within days, according to a report by Israeli public broadcaster Kan on July 22.
According to Kan, the U.S. intends to deploy heavy bombers to intensify its offensive against Iran, with Gokgangisan, located near the Natanz nuclear facility, identified as a primary target.
Gokgangisan is an underground site approximately 2 kilometers from Iran's Natanz nuclear facility. While its exact purpose remains unconfirmed, Iran announced plans in 2020 to construct advanced centrifuge-related facilities there.
U.S. President Donald Trump has also recently hinted at an impending attack on Gokgangisan, stating, “We will strike that area very hard soon,” and adding, “If there is any place that raises even a slight suspicion regarding nuclear activities, we will attack very strongly.”
Kan reported that the U.S. shared its attack plans in advance to prepare for the possibility of Iranian retaliation, such as missile strikes against Israel. Following the notification from the U.S., Israel is said to be maintaining a high level of readiness.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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