Bangladesh, June 15 -- In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israel has reportedly asked the United States to join its ongoing military campaign against Iran, targeting what it claims are components of Tehrans nuclear weapons program. The request, confirmed by multiple Israeli officials and reported by Axios, centers on the Fordow enrichment facility-a fortified nuclear site deep underground near the Iranian city of Qom.

According to the report, Israeli officials have privately expressed concerns that the destruction of Fordow is essential to the success of their preemptive military operation. However, the heavily reinforced nature of the site makes it almost impossible to neutralize without the advanced capabilities that onl...