US and Israel Prepared for Iran Strike That Was Not Approved
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israel and the United States prepared for a potential strike against Iran, but the plan was not approved, according to a senior Israeli official. U.S. President Donald Trump had ordered preparations for a strike, leading to heightened alert in Israel. Security officials had concerns about a strike before U.S. elections, but an attack after the elections remains possible. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Iran is developing nuclear weapons and instructed security forces to work towards overthrowing the regime.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel and the US prepared for a potential strike on Iran, but it was not approved.
- President Trump ordered U.S. Central Command to prepare a strike plan against Iran.
- Israeli security officials worried a strike before U.S. elections could be political.
- An attack on Iran after U.S. midterm elections remains a possibility.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Iran is developing nuclear weapons.
- Netanyahu instructed Israeli security forces to work towards overthrowing Iran's regime.
Israel and the United States prepared for a potential third strike against Iran within six months, but the plan was ultimately not approved, a senior Israeli official told Kan News on Friday. The preparations followed an order from U.S. President Donald Trump to U.S. Central Command to ready a strike plan against Iran, without a specific deadline. This directive also heightened alert levels within Israel's security establishment.
Sources within the security establishment had expressed reservations about a strike before the U.S. midterm elections, fearing it could be perceived as a political move. Such an attack would have implications not only for the election timing but also for reserve duty call-ups and other processes. These concerns were reportedly discussed between Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and his American counterpart.
However, the Israeli official did not rule out the possibility of an attack after the U.S. midterm elections and before the end of the year, stating that the decision "depends mainly on the Americans." He added, "In any situation, we attack together." The official also noted that Iran is unwilling to compromise on its nuclear program in negotiations, which remains the central issue. He clarified that a military strike could weaken Iran's regime but not overthrow it.
Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the issue this week, asserting that Iran is attempting to develop nuclear weapons again. He identified "Mojtaba," described as the son of Khamenei, as having decided to follow his father's path, "loosening the pin" and leading Iran to "again develop death bombs." Netanyahu stated he has instructed Israel's security forces, including the IDF and Mossad, to work towards overthrowing the Iranian regime, calling it the only way to permanently remove the threat. He emphasized that Iran's primary goal is "death to Israel," followed by "death to the United States," and that as long as the regime pursues nuclear weapons, Israel faces an existential threat.
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