Israel calls on America to intervene to destroy the Fordow nuclear facility in Iran.

In light of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, a senior Israeli official emphasized yesterday, Sunday, June 15, that U.S. intervention has become necessary to complete the objectives of the war against the Iranian nuclear program. The official stated that Iran will seek a temporary ceasefire and open negotiations with Washington to buy time, expressing Tel Aviv's fear that American pressure may come before achieving the military operation's goals. The official also confirmed that Israel may have to accept a ceasefire if President Donald Trump exerts pressure despite his prior approval of the operation, emphasizing that destroying the Fordow nuclear facility is crucial, or else the entire operation will be "futile." Israeli officials revealed that Tel Aviv requested to join the military operation against Iran in the past two days, especially to strike the Fordow facility, which is considered key to Iran's uranium enrichment program. However, the Trump administration has maintained a neutral stance so far and warned Tehran against targeting its regional military bases, according to "Axios." The Israeli official pointed out that Trump is considering the possibility of direct U.S. intervention, even if it is limited to striking a single target, suggesting that this could lead the United States into a comprehensive military confrontation. He also confirmed that Trump informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would participate if necessary. It is worth mentioning that the Fordow facility, built inside a mountain and deep underground, is highly protected against conventional bombs, putting Israel in a difficult position due to the lack of bunker-busting bombs and large bomber aircraft needed to destroy it. Israeli Ambassador to Washington, Yehiel Leiter, previously stated that "the operation must be completed by destroying Fordow." On the other hand, Tehran announced that the damage to the Fordow and Isfahan nuclear facilities was "limited," as reported by Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesman for the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization last Saturday. The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, denied that the Fordow facility or the heavy water reactor in Khondab suffered any major damage. Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities began last Friday, as the confrontation entered its third day, with expectations that it will continue for several days.