Netanyahu's Iran Operation Plan Thwarted by US Before Election
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for a specific operation against Iran, supported by Mossad Chief Roman Gofman, was blocked by the U.S. shortly before an election due to a leak. Military officials opposed the move, fearing escalation. U.S. President Donald Trump is considering further actions against Iran, while diplomatic efforts and military preparations are ongoing.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu's operation against Iran was blocked by the U.S. due to a leak.
- Mossad Chief Roman Gofman supported Netanyahu's Iran operation, but other officials opposed it.
- A leak by an Israeli source alerted the U.S. to the planned operation.
- U.S. President Donald Trump is considering resuming military strikes or pursuing an agreement with Iran.
- There was a confrontation between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over the Iran operation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to advance a specific operation against Iran in the days leading up to an election, with the support of Mossad Chief Roman Gofman. However, the plan was ultimately blocked by the United States after details of the preparations were leaked by an Israeli official.
According to reports, most professional officials opposed the operation, fearing it could lead to dangerous escalation and potentially delay the elections. Despite this, Gofman supported the initiative. The operation gained momentum, but a hasty action by an Israeli source led to the Americans being informed, prompting immediate intervention to halt the plan.
Earlier reports revealed an unprecedented confrontation between Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding the Iran issue. Zamir, concerned about the military echelon's fear of exploiting the Iranian issue for political gain before the elections, requested a thorough discussion and legal authorization for the proposed action. A security official described the operation as potentially leading to a swift conflict with Iran at a sensitive time, risking miscalculation.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that a decision regarding further actions against Iran was imminent. He mentioned considering options such as resuming military strikes, reaching an agreement, or continuing sanctions. The U.S. military was reportedly preparing for renewed extensive military operations, while Qatari mediators were working on a draft agreement to prevent further conflict and potentially resume direct talks.
An earlier incident involved a U.S. fighter jet attacking a surface-to-air missile launcher in Qeshm Island, Iran, after a missile was fired. A U.S. official described the strike as self-defense. Trump had previously stated that contacts with Iran were progressing but expressed uncertainty about who was making decisions in Tehran. The article also notes internal disagreements within the U.S. administration, with Vice President J.D. Vance favoring an agreement and Trump acknowledging the conflict's contribution to Republican losses in the midterm elections. Netanyahu was reportedly pushing Trump to resume strikes, while Trump urged patience for negotiations.
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