Israeli officials have expressed their reluctance to wait for Iran to reach a nuclear deal and are considering a solo strike before the US deadline, according to sources. The Trump administration is debating its involvement in the matter.

Israel has communicated its concerns to US officials, highlighting the urgency due to a limited window of opportunity to target Iran's nuclear facilities. The United States possesses the necessary bunker-busting bombs to reach the deeply buried site at Fordow.

The US is reinforcing its military presence in the Pacific, potentially indicating direct participation in an attack. Israel believes that immediate action is required and has conveyed this to the US administration.

Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have discussed the matter, with Vance advocating against direct US involvement. The prospect of a US strike against Iran has revealed divisions among Trump supporters.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not ruled out a solo strike on Fordow, with sources suggesting that such an operation is increasingly likely. Israeli air superiority makes the operation more feasible, though risky.

It is unclear whether the operation would involve bombing, ground forces, or both. Speculations include using special forces to infiltrate Fordow or dropping munitions to breach the fortified site.

Even with a joint US-Israeli military action, experts believe that a strike would only temporarily delay Iran's nuclear program, which Iran claims is for peaceful purposes.