A senior Israeli official briefing political correspondents in Washington on Wednesday said that the decision on whether to strike Iran rests with President Trump, and revealed that Iran has moved nuclear centrifuges to the Mount Makosh facility. The official also stated that the withdrawal issue was not raised by the Americans, and that Prime Minister Netanyahu presented maps showing the limited area Israel holds. The official added that Israel is working toward defense independence within 10 years, including the production of stealth fighters and unmanned bombers.
A senior Israeli official briefing political correspondents in Washington on Wednesday evening provided new details from the Netanyahu-Trump meeting. The official said that the withdrawal issue was not raised by the Americans, and that Prime Minister Netanyahu presented maps showing the limited area Israel holds in the territory. On the Iranian front, the official stated that the decision on whether to strike Iran is in President Trump's hands. The official revealed that Iran has moved centrifuges to the Mount Makosh facility, though there is no known enrichment activity there. The official also confirmed that a figure named Mogtada is definitely alive. Looking ahead, the official stated that Israel is working toward defense independence within 10 years, including the production of stealth fighters and unmanned bombers. The briefing covered the full range of strategic issues discussed between the two leaders.
3 developments
- StrongIsraeli Intelligence: Iran Moved Thousands of Centrifuges to Mount Machush Underground Facility
- StrongWSJ: Israel believes Iran moved centrifuges to Mount Pikaks; Netanyahu urged Trump to strike
- StrongAnalysis: US preparing strategic bomber strikes on Iran's Mount Hamakosh, report says
- DevelopingTrump escalates Mount Makosh threat: 'We will reach the site, tell Iran to prepare'
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