Israel is making preparations to swiftly strike Iran's nuclear facilities if negotiations between the U.S. and Iran collapse, two Israeli sources with knowledge of the discussions tell Axios. Why it matters: The Israeli intelligence community has shifted just in the past few days from believing a nuclear deal was close to thinking talks could soon break down,

“No one in Iran is waiting for their permission. The Islamic Republic has its own policies and direction — and it will stick to them.”

While Washington insists on a complete halt to Iran's enrichment activities, Tehran has vowed to continue its program regardless of any deal.