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Israel has provided the United States with intelligence concerning Iran’s intentions to develop game-changing chemical weapons, according to reporting from Israel Hayom. US officials are taking the threat seriously, though some government officials have referenced the precedent of Iraq’s weapons programmes.

The disclosure suggests Israel views Iran’s chemical weapons development as a potential destabiliser of the regional balance of deterrence. While Iran’s nuclear programme has moved further underground, officials warn that the balance of deterrence in the Middle East could shift significantly if chemical weapons development proceeds.

This intelligence sharing reflects ongoing US-Israel security coordination on perceived Iranian threats, occurring within the broader context of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Sources: www.israelhayom.co.il, Jerusalem Post, Walla, Times of Israel, Ynet