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

In the midst of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, a senior Israeli official emphasized on Sunday, June 15, 2025, the necessity of U.S. intervention to complete the objectives of the war against the Iranian nuclear program. The official stated in exclusive remarks to "Al Arabiya" 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 goals of the military operation. The official confirmed that Israel may have to accept a ceasefire if President Donald Trump exerts pressure despite his prior approval of the operation, stressing that the destruction of the Fordow nuclear facility is crucial, otherwise the entire operation would be "futile." Israeli officials revealed that Tel Aviv requested Washington to join the military operation against Iran in the past two days, especially to target the Fordow facility, which is considered key to Iran's uranium enrichment program. However, the Trump administration has so far maintained a neutral stance and warned Tehran against targeting its regional military bases, according to "Axios." The Israeli official indicated that Trump is considering the possibility of direct U.S. intervention, even if it is limited to striking a single target, considering 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 resilient to conventional bombs, putting Israel in a difficult position due to the lack of bunker-busting bombs and large bomber aircraft needed to destroy it. The Israeli Ambassador to Washington, Yehiel Leiter, previously stated that "the operation must be completed by destroying Fordow." In contrast, Tehran announced that the damage to the Fordow and Isfahan nuclear facilities was "limited," as reported by the spokesman for the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization, Behrouz Kamalvandi, last Saturday. The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, also denied that the Fordow facility or the heavy water reactor in Khondab suffered any major damage. It is worth noting that 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.