An assessment circulating in Israeli political-security circles holds that President Donald Trump is leaning toward expanding the war, with a decision expected in the coming days, according to a single source. The assessment is framed as a developing evaluation, not an official confirmation.
The assessment, attributed to Israeli political-security circles, adds to a series of reports and statements over the past weeks about the Trump administration's consideration of broadening the military campaign against Iran. As The Zioneer has reported, the US military has prepared attack options and deployed fighter jets, and senior officials have indicated that Israel may be expected to join a significantly expanded campaign. This latest Israeli assessment suggests that President Trump is leaning toward escalation and that a decision is now imminent. The assessment remains unconfirmed by official US or Israeli sources, and the scope and timing of any expanded operations are not specified.
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