# Israel to strike Iranian nuclear facilities if Tehran escalates tensions — portal

https://mins.news/en/item/41765

- TASS, 2026-09-02 10:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2181159

> Israel’s military plans to attack Iranian nuclear facilities if Tehran strikes Israel first, Al-Monitor reported, citing sources in Israel’s leadership. Israel is seeking to avoid direct confrontation while remaining ready to escalate. Its air force is on high alert, as US and Iranian forces exchange strikes across the region.

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