Report: Israel passed on intelligence to the US about possible Iranian use of chemical weapons

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According to the New York Times, as reported by Ynet and 0404 News, Israel passed intelligence to the US indicating Iran is considering using chemical weapons against its adversaries. According to Ynet, senior Israeli officials presented the chemical weapons threat as more urgent than Iran's aspirations to develop nuclear weapons.

According to Israel Hayom, others argued the threats should be taken seriously given Iran's preparations for a possible attack on its territory. According to Ynet, Israeli attack plans against Iran could be set in motion as early as tomorrow.