Trump weighs joining Israel on strikes of Iranian nuclear sites

President Trump is considering joining Israel’s multiday effort to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, five sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

One possible target is Fordo, a subterranean uranium enrichment site that’s believed to be key to Iran’s nuclear program, according to the sources, which include a senior intelligence official and a Department of Defense official.

Fordo is buried almost 300 feet beneath a mountain and protected by significant air defenses and is believed to be the most likely location for a hypothetical nuclear weapons “breakout” program.

There is not full agreement among Mr. Trump’s closest advisers on how to proceed.

The issue was expected to be discussed in a meeting with Mr. Trump’s national security team in the White House Situation Room earlier Tuesday. Attendees included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.

This is a breaking story; it will be updated.

Margaret Brennan

contributed to this report.