According to Ynet journalist Itamar Eichner, Jerusalem assessed that U.S. President Donald Trump would carry out a strike against Iran on the night of Friday-Saturday, but as hours passed it became clear he halted and gave Tehran another chance. The assessment in Israel remains that the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. is dead and the chance for a permanent agreement is zero.
According to a report by Ynet journalist Itamar Eichner, Israel was prepared for a dramatic attack against Iran that never materialized. The report states that Israeli assessments held that U.S. President Donald Trump would carry out a strike against Iran on the night of Friday-Saturday, but as hours passed it became clear that he halted the operation and gave Tehran another chance. The assessment in Jerusalem remains unchanged: the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. is dead, and the chance for a permanent agreement is zero. The report reflects the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran deal, which The Zioneer has covered extensively. Previous reports detailed Iran's rejection of Trump's claim of an imminent deal and the cancellation of planned missile fire against Israel amid emerging negotiations.
3 developments
- StrongIsrael reportedly planned major airstrike on Iran, halted by Trump tweet
- DevelopingSenior Israeli official says forces were at peak readiness for Iran strike before Trump call
- StrongIsraeli sources: Iran would only strike Israel directly if Israel enters conflict; could target Israel if US hits Houthis
- DevelopingUS reportedly tells Israel it will strike Iran within hours, warns of retaliation
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