The German publication Bild reported on a possible preparation by the United States for a military operation against Iran. According to the newspaper, a decision to strike has allegedly already been made, and the operation could begin in the coming days — at the start of the new week.
The source of information was former CIA employee John Kiriakou. He claims to have received information from a source in the White House. However, there were no official statements from the U.S. administration at the time of publication.
According to the provided data, there is no unity within the American leadership regarding a possible strike. It is claimed that some high-ranking officials support conducting a military operation. Among them are Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as well as representatives of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
At the same time, according to the source, Vice President Jay D. Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard oppose a forceful scenario. They are believed to insist on a more cautious approach and alternative measures of pressure.
The publication emerged against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in relations between Washington and Tehran. Earlier, American officials repeatedly stated their readiness to defend the interests of the United States and their allies in the Middle East, but specific confirmations of preparations for an immediate strike have not been voiced.
Currently, the information disseminated by the German publication remains unverified by official sources. Experts note that reports based on statements from former intelligence officials and anonymous sources require further verification and cautious assessment.