Israel is preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities without Donald Trump’s backing, according to reports. In what would be a major break with Washington, intelligence sources told CNN that the chance of an Israeli strike on an Iranian nuclear site “has gone up significantly in recent months”.

The US assessment is based on both intercepted Israeli communications and visible military movements, including the repositioning of aerial munitions and the completion of a major Israeli air exercise

Iran tensions are surging again, with US intel warning of a possible Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites. This comes amid fragile US-Iran talks and rising proxy activity across the region. Follow this live blog for real-time updates on the unfolding Israel-Iran crisis.