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Israel has reportedly informed the United States and Gulf countries of concerns that Iran may resort to chemical weapons, according to reporting by the New York Times cited by Times of Israel. However, the assessment has faced significant scepticism from US officials and Gulf partners, with some viewing the intelligence as unreliable.

Some US officials quoted in reporting express concerns that the intelligence assessment could be used to justify renewed military action. Gulf countries have reportedly dismissed the assessment as ‘unserious’, suggesting diplomatic rifts over the credibility of the threat evaluation.

Reports indicate the US has contingency military plans that could potentially be activated immediately following the US midterm elections, though the timing and veracity of Iran’s alleged chemical weapons intentions remain disputed among key allies.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, Times of Israel

Update 02:45: Related to broader Iran tensions and military concerns

Update 04:45: Israeli intelligence officials have warned the US that Iran may be rapidly advancing technology to mount chemical weapons on missiles, though Washington has questioned the intelligence assessment.