Trump Envoy Hints at Iran Strike, Says President Open to Deal
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Tom Barrack, Trump's envoy to the Middle East, suggested a possible strike on Iran over the weekend but stressed President Trump's openness to a deal. An Iraqi-Kurdish channel reported the U.S. warned Iraq's Prime Minister of an impending attack and cautioned against involvement. Senior Israeli officials stated they have intelligence that Iran and its proxies are considering actions against Israel before elections.
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- Trump envoy Tom Barrack did not rule out a weekend strike on Iran but stressed President Trump's openness to a deal.
- An Iraqi-Kurdish channel reported the U.S. warned Iraq's Prime Minister of an impending attack.
- Senior Israeli officials stated Iran and its proxies are considering actions against Israel before elections.
- The U.S. warned Iraq against involvement in potential attacks, citing significant consequences.
- Israeli officials believe Iran might act to influence upcoming election results.
- Barrack stated the immediate Iranian nuclear threat has been resolved.
Donald Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Tom Barrack, did not rule out a potential strike on Iran over the weekend, while emphasizing that the President remains open to a diplomatic agreement. Barrack stated that the immediate threat posed by Iran's nuclear program has been resolved, but future issues regarding nuclear proliferation and further steps against Iran are still on the table. This suggests a dual approach by Washington, considering military action alongside diplomatic efforts.
Separately, an Iraqi-Kurdish channel reported that the U.S. informed the Prime Minister of Iraq, Al-Zaydi, about an anticipated attack in the coming days. Iraqi sources indicated that Washington also issued a stern warning to Baghdad against involvement in any attacks, cautioning that such intervention could have significant consequences for Iraq's political system and stability.
Meanwhile, senior Israeli officials revealed that Israel possesses intelligence suggesting Iran and its proxies are contemplating actions against Israel ahead of upcoming elections. These assessments indicate Tehran believes a significant security incident could undermine Israeli public confidence and influence election outcomes. The Israeli officials strongly dismissed other briefings on the matter, stating their primary concern is whether the enemy will decide to attack, and that statements from the Prime Minister and Defense Minister are intended as deterrents.