A senior American official told CNN that President Donald Trump does not want Israel to participate in strikes on Iran in the near future, according to a report. The statement aligns with earlier Israeli sources who said the administration opposes Israeli intervention, fearing loss of control.
The statement, reported by CNN from a senior U.S. official, comes just hours after Israeli sources told the same network that the Trump administration opposes Israeli intervention in the conflict, fearing loss of control. The official's direct remark — that President Trump does not want Israel to participate in strikes on Iran in the near future — appears to corroborate those earlier reports. The administration's position has been a source of tension between Washington and Jerusalem, as Israel has carried out several strikes on Iranian targets in recent weeks, including the Beirut operation that drew a rebuke from Trump. The official did not specify whether the restriction applies to defensive operations or to all military action against Iran. The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's efforts to rein in Israeli military activity and his push for a diplomatic deal with Tehran.
4 developments
- StrongTrump says Israel not involved in strikes on Iran
- DevelopingTrump administration reportedly ordered no defensive action to protect Israel from Iranian missiles
- DevelopingIsrael objects to Trump demand to halt Lebanon fighting as part of Iran deal
- DevelopingIsraeli official says US demanded restraint against Iran, but Trump did not
Source and signal
- Internal intake