An American official says last night's strikes were twice as significant as previous waves, as Israeli sources assess that another wave of US strikes on Iran is expected tonight. The assessment suggests the US may be preparing the ground for a larger operation pending a decision by President Trump.
An American official briefed Israeli counterparts that the wave of U.S. strikes carried out overnight Tuesday was "very significant" — double the intensity and scope of previous waves, according to a report circulating Thursday evening. Israeli security sources assessed that another wave of American strikes on Iran is likely to take place tonight, and that the repeated strikes in southern Iran may be preparing the ground for a broader operation that President Trump could authorize.
The assessment comes amid a sustained U.S. air campaign against Iran that has spanned weeks. As The Zioneer reported on July 18, the seventh consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iran was carried out, and earlier reports indicated that the U.S. military had deployed additional fighter jets and prepared attack options as Trump weighed expanding the campaign. The current assessment suggests that the operational tempo may continue or intensify, though no official confirmation of tonight's expected strikes has been issued.
3 developments
- DevelopingIsraeli security establishment braces for possible US strike on Iran, report says
- StrongIsrael reportedly preparing to expand fighting, coordinating with US on next stages
- StrongNetanyahu briefed on last night's strike as US patience with Iran talks wears thin — source
- DevelopingChannel 14: Israeli security establishment braces for escalation, says decision hinges on Trump
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