US Blocks Netanyahu's Secret Iran Operation Plan Amidst Israeli Security Division

The United States administration intervened to halt a covert military operation against Iran that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly planning shortly before parliamentary elections. The initiative, which faced significant opposition from senior Israeli security officials concerned about a large-scale confrontation with Tehran, was ultimately blocked by Washington's intervention.

According to Maariv, the Mossad chief, Roman Gofman, supported Netanyahu's proposal. However, other high-ranking security figures opposed the operation due to fears of potential Iranian retaliation and rapid military escalation. The possibility of postponing the elections further complicated the situation.

Information about the planned operation reached the U.S. administration, prompting their intervention to prevent a conflict. Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak criticized Netanyahu, alleging the prime minister planned a provocation against Iran without coordinating with the U.S. leadership.

Israeli sources suggest that the stance of U.S. President Donald Trump, expected in the coming days, will be crucial in understanding future developments. Even before the elections, Israeli security forces expressed concern over tensions with Iran, particularly the risk of misinterpreting political statements that could provoke Tehran.

Military sources warned that Iran might perceive public remarks by Netanyahu as preparation for an immediate strike, potentially leading to a preemptive attack. They noted that Iran's leadership might have altered its response strategy after previous confrontations, concluding that restraint increases the risk of further strikes.

Conflicting signals from Washington added to the instability. Amidst reports of a potential operation, Trump's statements about not intending to attack Iran could have drastically altered perceptions. Israeli security officials believed even an unguarded statement could trigger a chain reaction, with the most dangerous scenario being Iran mistakenly believing Israel was preparing an attack and striking first.