**Secret White House Meeting on Iran‘s Nuclear Program**
A secret meeting at the White House discussed possible military actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Sources say US President Biden looked into options for potential strikes during a classified meeting several weeks ago.
The meeting was held to explore different scenarios in case Iran moves closer to developing nuclear weapons before January 20, when Trump takes office. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan presented various plans for responding to such a situation.
Sources close to the issue say there are currently no active discussions about military action against Iranian facilities. Biden did not approve any strikes during the meeting. His top aides argued that Iran’s weakened air defenses and degraded missile capabilities create an opportunity for action, but the White House declined to comment on the matter.
**US and Israeli Officials Monitor Iran**
US and Israeli officials have reported detecting suspicious nuclear research activities in recent months. This includes computer modeling and metallurgy work that could speed up weapons development. Israeli intelligence estimates it would take Iran at least a year to develop a nuclear explosive device.
Sources say Biden focused on questions of urgency and whether Iran’s actions justified a major military strike weeks before the transition.