Israeli Lawmaker Predicts Possible Weekend Attack on Iran Amid US Pressure
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli lawmaker Moshe Saada suggested a possible attack on Iran by the weekend, prompting official Israeli denials and clarifications. Israel is preparing for escalation amid US pressure on Iran, with key decisions attributed to former President Trump. Potential strikes on Iranian sites could provoke missile retaliation against Israel, raising security alert levels.
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- Israeli lawmaker Moshe Saada predicted a possible attack on Iran by the weekend.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu's office dismissed Saada's comments as uninformed and speculative.
- Saada clarified he referred to a potential US strike led by Donald Trump, not Israel.
- Israel is preparing for possible escalation, with decisions hinging on Trump’s actions.
- Mount Machoach is a key potential target mentioned by Trump for a powerful strike.
- Iran might retaliate with missile attacks on Israel, risking renewed direct conflict.
Israeli lawmaker Moshe Saada from the Likud party stated on Thursday that an attack on Iran could occur soon, possibly by the weekend, based on current assessments. However, his comments sparked anger within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, with senior officials dismissing Saada's remarks as uninformed speculation. They emphasized that Saada was not involved in any security consultations and was merely repeating media reports.
Saada later clarified on social media that he was referring to a potential strike by former US President Donald Trump and the United States, not Israel directly. Israeli officials acknowledge preparations for a significant escalation possibly by the weekend but stress that the key decisions rest with Trump. A senior Israeli source explained that Trump is balancing between escalating military actions and applying pressure on Iran to return to negotiations.
One of the main potential targets is "Mount Machoach," which Trump has threatened to strike "powerfully and soon." Israeli assessments warn that if US attacks intensify, Iran might retaliate by renewing missile fire toward Israel, prompting the Israel Defense Forces to respond with strikes inside Iran, potentially reigniting direct conflict. Consequently, Israel's security apparatus is raising alert levels and preparing for rapid developments.
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