According to Aljazeera News,the Pentagon has elevated its threat levels across several Middle Eastern commands following intelligence suggesting Israel may be conducting surveillance on ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations, officials confirmed.
Tensions have spiked as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington in Oman enter a critical phase. US defense sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that intercepted communications indicate Israel has intensified efforts to monitor diplomatic channels, potentially to sabotage a emerging agreement.
In response, the US military has increased security protocols at regional bases and restricted access to sensitive negotiation briefings. “We take any potential compromise of these talks seriously, a Pentagon spokesperson said, while declining to detail operational changes.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has launched a diplomatic initiative to end the US-Iran deadlock, shuttling between Tehran and Washington. Islamabad hopes to leverage its unique relationship with both nations to propose a face-saving formula regarding Iran’s uranium enrichment levels and sanctions relief.
“The Pentagon has confirmed it is monitoring concerning signals regarding espionage attempts on the talks. However, one senior official stressed, “We have no evidence that Israel has successfully accessed any classified negotiating documents. Pakistan’s foreign minister is expected in Doha tomorrow to brief regional allies on the mediation efforts.
The developments threaten to widen a rift between Washington and its close ally Israel, which has long opposed any nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. Analysts warn that continued mistrust could derail the fragile negotiations entirely.
