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Iran arming ballistic missiles with biological, chemical weapons
Tehran reportedly developing warheads that would enable Iran to use its ballistic missile arsenal to deploy biological and chemical weapons.
Iran is developing warheads capable of delivering chemical and biological weapons via ballistic missiles, according to a report over the weekend.
On Sunday, the UK-based, Saudi-owned Iran International published a report citing multiple unnamed military sources who claimed that the Aerospace Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is pursuing the development of special warheads for its ballistic missile arsenal capable of carrying unconventional weapons, including biological and chemical weapons.
The move comes as Iran works to rebuild both its stock of ballistic missiles, which was depleted during the 12-day June war with Israel, and to expand the number of operational ballistic missile launchers it has capable of launching medium- and long-range projectiles.
According to the report, the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the Aerospace Force has accelerated its work on unconventional missile warheads in recent months.
One source cited in the report said Iran is pursuing deployment methods for chemical and biological weapons to create a “complementary deterrent factor,” alongside the country’s conventional ballistic missile arsenal.
The bid to arm Iran’s ballistic missile force with biological and chemical weapons is described in the report as a sign of desperation among Iranian leaders over the possibility of a new Israeli-led air campaign.
“The Iranian leadership views potential Israeli and American attacks as a threat to its very existence and intends, in the event of a conflict, to significantly raise the cost for the opposing side,” one source said.
“The use of unconventional weapons can be justified in situations of existential threat.”
The report comes amid rising popular dissent in Iran as the country faces a devastating drought and deepening economic woes.
At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday to present options for a new air campaign against Iran targeting the country’s ballistic missile program.
Trump says he would support Israeli strike on Iranian missiles, nuclear sites
It was not clear if Trump meant that he would support a strike under current conditions but suggested that any potential military action would be a response to Iranian actions.
Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would “absolutely” support additional Israeli strikes on Iranian missile and nuclear facilities.
JNS asked Trump about his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the possibility of the Israeli premier receiving a potential pardon from Israel’s president over an ongoing corruption and bribery probe.
“Israel, with other people, might not exist right now,” Trump told JNS about Netanyahu.
“He’s a wartime prime minister. He’s done a phenomenal job. He’s taken Israel through very dangerous period of trauma.”
The U.S. president said that he had talked with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and that a pardon for Israel’s prime minister was “on its way.”
In remarks to reporters, Trump agreed to military action alongside Israel if Iran “will continue with missiles” and nuclear activities.
“Yes, the nuclear: fast.” Trump said. “One will be yes, absolutely. The other we’ll do it immediately.”
It was not clear if Trump meant that he would support a strike under current conditions but suggested that any potential military action would be a response to Iranian actions.
“I hear that Iran is trying to build up again and if they are we’re going to have to knock ’em down—we’ll knock the hell out of them,” Trump said.
He added that Iran should “make a deal,” but that he would not discuss the overthrow of the regime.
The president and prime minister took questions for about 10 minutes outside the gates of Mar-a-Lago, with Trump saying that the two leaders would discuss five “major subjects,” including Gaza.
“There has to be a disarmament of Hamas,” Trump said.
While Hamas has not disbanded or disarmed in the half of Gaza that it controls and has not returned the body of the final hostage in its custody, Trump said he expects that reconstruction of the enclave under Phase II of his 20-point peace plan would begin “pretty soon.”
Trump hints at new B-2 strikes on Iran: ‘I don’t want to waste all that fuel’
After saying he would back Israeli strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program, Trump suggests the US may join the next air campaign.
President Donald Trump hinted Monday that the US will not only support Israel in the event it launches a new air campaign against Iran, it may also get directly involved by bombing Iranian nuclear facilities, drawing a parallel to the US airstrikes in June.
At the beginning of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, Trump told reporters he would back a new round of Israeli airstrikes against Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs.
Later that day, Trump declined to answer questions regarding how close the US is to another military operation against Iran, emphasizing that no final decision has yet been made.
“Well, I don’t want to say that, but Iran may be behaving badly. It hasn’t been confirmed,” Trump said.
The president hinted that the US was prepared to strike Iran again with heavy-duty bunker buster bombs deployed on B-2 stealth bombers, alluding to a possible repeat of Operation Midnight Hammer on June 22.
“I hope they’re not trying to build up again, because if they are, we’re going to have no choice but very quickly to eradicate that buildup,” Trump threatened, saying he would prefer not to order additional B-2 bomber strikes.
“So I hope Iran is not trying to build up, as I’ve been reading, that they’re building up weapons and other things. And if they are, they’re not using the sites that we obliterated, but they’re using possibly different sites.”
“We know exactly where they’re going, what they’re doing. And I hope they’re not doing it because we don’t want to waste the fuel on a B-2. It’s a 37-hour trip, both ways. I don’t want to waste a lot of fuel.”
Should the US confirm Iran has resumed its uranium enrichment operations, Trump continued, Tehran would suffer “very powerful” consequences.
“Maybe more powerful than the last time. Yeah. And Iran should have made a deal the last time. I gave them the option. I said, ‘You can make a deal. Do it.’ I told them, ‘Do it.’ And they didn’t believe me. Now they believe me.”
Iran threatens ‘immediate harsh response’ after Trump warning
“Iran’s missile capabilities and defense are not containable or permission-based,” Shamkhani wrote.
A senior political adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, issued a forceful warning on Monday, declaring that Iran would respond decisively to any military aggression following comments by President Donald Trump supporting possible Israeli strikes.
In a message posted on X in several languages, including Hebrew and English, Shamkhani emphasized that Iran’s military doctrine is designed to act before threats fully materialize and without external constraint.
“Under Iran’s defense doctrine, responses are set before threats materialize. Iran’s missile capabilities and defense are not containable or permission-based,” Shamkhani wrote. “Any aggression will face an immediate harsh response beyond its planners’ imagination.”
Separately, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also issued a warning on Tuesday, responding on his X account to the summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“The response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to any tyrannical aggression will be severe and regrettable,” Pezeshkian wrote.
The Iranian officials’ statements followed Trump’s declaration that he would “absolutely” support Israeli military action against Iran, as he warned that Tehran may be seeking to rebuild its missile and nuclear capabilities following recent strikes.
Speaking alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump warned that any renewed Iranian buildup would be met with overwhelming force, adding that continued missile development would trigger a rapid response.
Trump later reiterated his warning during a second press conference, suggesting Iran may be attempting to rearm at alternative locations and stressing that U.S. intelligence was closely tracking Iranian activity.
The exchange reflected a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Tehran, Washington, and Jerusalem, as Iran issued explicit deterrent warnings and the prospect of military confrontation once again looms over the region.
US approves major F-15 deal for Israeli Air Force
The contract covers the production and delivery of 25 new F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force.
The Pentagon announced Monday that Boeing has been awarded an $8.6 billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.
According to the Pentagon, the contract covers the design, integration, testing, production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force, with an option for an additional 25 aircraft in the future.
“This contract provides for the design, integration, instrumentation, test, production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force with an option for an additional 25 F-15IA aircraft,” the Pentagon said in its statement.
The announcement underscores Washington’s continued commitment to maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge, particularly in air power, amid rising regional tensions.
However, concerns were raised following comments by Trump at the conclusion of his joint press conference with Netanyahu, when he was asked whether the United States would sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. “We are thinking about it seriously,” Trump said.
Pressed on the possibility of conflict between Israel and Turkey, Trump sought to downplay concerns, referring to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as “a very good friend,” adding, “I promise they’ll never use them. We’re not going to have a problem.”
Turkey, a NATO member, has sharply deteriorated relations with Israel since October 7, 2023, imposing a trade embargo and escalating political attacks, while significantly expanding its military capabilities. Israeli officials have warned that advanced U.S. weapons sales to Ankara could alter the regional balance.
The strategic importance of air superiority was highlighted last week at Hatzerim Airbase, where the Israeli Air Force welcomed a new generation of combat aviators during the graduation ceremony of Flight Course No. 191.
Speaking at the ceremony, Netanyahu stressed that air power remains central to Israel’s security doctrine.
“Israel’s air superiority in the Middle East is a foundation of our national defense,” he said, adding that Israel will continue equipping its pilots with the most advanced capabilities while preventing hostile actors from acquiring similar tools.