Senior Israeli officials said Saturday evening that President Trump is close to deciding on a major escalation against Iran, which would almost certainly include Israel, according to a report.
Senior Israeli officials said Saturday evening that President Trump is close to deciding on a major escalation against Iran, and that the escalation will almost certainly include Israel, according to a report. The defense establishment is increasing readiness, but no specific trigger or timeline was named.
The Zioneer reported at 20:05 that Trump was nearing a decision on a strike against Iran. At 20:17, an Israeli source told N12 that Trump was "closer than ever" to launching a significant military strike, but cautioned that a decision had not been finalized. The latest assessment from senior Israeli officials now confirms that the decision is imminent and that Israel will be involved. The evolution from a single source to multiple senior officials has strengthened the credibility of the assessment.
As The Zioneer has reported in recent weeks, the United States has been preparing for a potential escalation, including moving refueling assets to Israeli bases. U.S. officials have described Trump as being in an "escalation mood" and have warned that Iran may "break the tools" and attack Israel. The fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran has been declared over.
What remains open is the specific trigger and timeline for the escalation. The decision is still in Trump's hands, and the exact nature and scale of the operation remain unclear. Israeli officials emphasize that everything depends on the president's final decision.
5 developments
- DevelopingChannel 14: Israeli security establishment braces for escalation, says decision hinges on Trump
- ConfirmedChannel 14: Israel on High Alert, Assessments Warn Iran Would Strike if Trump Orders Broad Attack
- DevelopingNetanyahu awaits final decision on Iran response after messages from Tehran and Washington
- StrongIsraeli Defense Officials Say US, IDF on High Alert; Aggressive Strike Postponed
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