Washington, June 12 -- U.S. intelligence indicated that Israel has been making preparations to strike Iran, possibly targeting its nuclear facilities, media reported Thursday.

Multiple sources confirmed that U.S. officials were informed of Israel's full preparation to launch a military operation in Iran, CBS News reported.

Israeli officials and White House spokespeople declined to comment, said CBS News. The security risk was said to be part of the reasons for the recently ordered departure of personnel from the Middle East by the United States.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved Wednesday the voluntary departure of U.S. military dependents from the Middle East. Non-essential U.S. embassy staff and their dependents have also...