US Warns Israel Against Joining Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Tensions

The Trump administration has advised Israel not to join American military strikes against Iran at this stage, fearing the conflict could spiral out of control and escalate into a broader war, according to two Israeli sources cited by CNN. This warning comes amid a sharp escalation in US-Iran tensions, with Iran threatening to collapse the ceasefire agreement.

One source revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is eager to participate in the US strikes but was told that Washington currently does not want Israel involved. CNN correspondent Tal Shalev sought comment from the White House, which has yet to respond.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Thursday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are on high alert and prepared to resume operations against Iran, even if Israel must act alone. Katz emphasized that the IDF is ready to regain air superiority and conduct independent Israeli strikes to neutralize threats.

Despite these preparations, the prevailing assessment in Israel is that President Donald Trump does not want to return to full-scale war. The most aggressive action he might approve is reinstating a naval blockade on Iranian ports, according to the sources.