Tel Aviv, May 22 -- Iran could be planning a surprise missile and drone attack targeting Gulf countries and Israel amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Jerusalem Post reported, citing intelligence officials.

The possibility of a preemptive Iranian strike was discussed during a security assessment involving senior military officials and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, according to the Jerusalem Post.

The development comes as the United States and Iran continue indirect ceasefire talks, while reports indicate differences between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the approach towards Tehran.

Security officials said Iran could attempt to launch an attack before ...