Israel Prepared for Potential US Strike on Iran Over Weekend
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israel was prepared over the weekend for a potential U.S. strike on Iran, though no order was given. President Trump had reportedly granted a few days for diplomatic efforts. Trump himself stated a low probability of a strike, contingent on Iran's nuclear progress and adherence to a strong deal, while asserting U.S. military readiness.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel was on alert over the weekend for a potential U.S. strike on Iran.
- U.S. military forces were prepared to execute an order for an attack.
- President Trump gave diplomatic efforts a few days to resolve the situation.
- Trump indicated a low probability of a strike if Iran pursued a nuclear deal.
- U.S. military assets, including three aircraft carriers, were on standby.
Israel was on alert over the weekend for the possibility that U.S. President Donald Trump might order an attack on Iran, according to diplomatic correspondent Amichai Stein. Concurrently, the U.S. military was prepared to receive such an order, though it was never issued. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting with top security officials on Friday. Sources indicate that Trump had given Vice President Mike Pence and other senior administration officials "a few days" to exhaust diplomatic avenues with Iran. Earlier, Trump told the BBC that the likelihood of him ordering a strike on Iran was very low, provided Tehran did not advance towards a nuclear deal or the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. "It depends if they sign or not a very strong deal," Trump stated, adding, "I will do it if necessary, but we are hitting them very hard." He emphasized the readiness of U.S. forces, noting, "I have three aircraft carriers here, they are completely ready."
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