{
  "id": 18353802,
  "title": "Iran could deploy chemical weapons through missiles or drones: What Israeli intelligence claims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/iran-could-deploy-chemical-weapons-through-missiles-or-drones-what",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T18:44:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/iran-could-deploy-chemical-weapons-through-missiles-or-drones-what-israeli-intelligence-claims-11793902388198.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel has disclosed intelligence to the United States and Gulf countries, claiming that Iran is pursuing the use of chemical weapons against adversaries. This revelation has raised alarm among certain American officials, while others remain skeptical. Some experts believe Iran is rapidly developing technology to deploy chemical weapons via missiles or through covert operations, including the use of drones. However, regional officials question the credibility of the claims, suspecting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of trying to persuade the US and its allies to resume large-scale military operations against Iran. The differing assessments among American officials highlight divisions over the seriousness of the alleged threat, especially as both Washington and Tehran explore the possibility of a diplomatic resolution while preparing for potential future hostilities.",
  "summary": "Israeli intelligence agencies have told their American counterparts that Iran is moving rapidly to develop the technology needed to deploy chemical weapons through missiles or smuggle them into Israel and other countries for use in attacks.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran allegedly pursuing chemical weapons against adversaries.",
    "Intelligence claims deployment via missiles or drones.",
    "Skepticism among American officials, suspicion of Netanyahu's motives."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "US issues sanctions over efforts to supply Iran with portable air-defence weapons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/us-issues-sanctions-over-efforts-to-supply-iran-with-portable-air",
        "published": "2026-11-05T18:59:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}