The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump has ordered a new military attack on Iran, which could begin as early as this weekend and last several days, according to American officials. The goal is to increase pressure on Tehran and bring it back to the negotiating table. The report also indicates Trump wants Israel to participate in the strikes.
Just after midnight Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump had ordered a series of strikes on Iran this weekend, explicitly aimed at forcing Tehran's surrender. Minutes later, The Zioneer reported that Israeli defense officials were preparing for the possibility of joining the operation, though no changes to civilian defense guidelines had been issued.
Now, a new report from N12 citing the same WSJ piece provides expanded details: the strikes could begin this weekend and last several days, with the goal of pressuring Tehran back to negotiations. The report also says Trump wants Israel to participate in the strikes, though no further details on Israel's role or coordination have been disclosed. It remains unclear whether the reports reflect a genuine military plan or a message intended to pressure Iran into negotiations.
The development comes amid a volatile U.S.-Iran military confrontation. As The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, July 21, the U.S. military prepared attack options and deployed fighter jets while Trump weighed expanded operations. The previous daily campaign ended on July 25 when Trump ordered a halt to pursue diplomatic openings, but the latest order marks a sharp return to offensive operations.
No official confirmation has been issued by the White House or Pentagon. Israeli defense officials have not changed civilian defense guidelines, and the scale and targets of the potential strikes remain unknown.
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