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One of the biggest flashpoints has been Iran’s nuclear program. The United States and its allies argue that Iran has sought to develop nuclear weapons capability, while Tehran insists its program is strictly for peaceful energy purposes.
Efforts to resolve the issue diplomatically have repeatedly stalled, and tensions intensified again in the mid-2020s after negotiations failed to produce a new agreement limiting Iran’s nuclear activities.
Planning the Operation
The military operation that resulted in the massive strike campaign was reportedly planned for months. Intelligence agencies and military strategists from the United States and Israel worked closely to identify targets inside Iran and design a coordinated attack.