US Official: Military Cooperation on Iran Continues Despite Political Disagreements
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A U.S. official stated that military cooperation with Israel on Iran is a professional matter unaffected by political disputes, though major decisions could be complicated for a transitional government. This follows reports of Israel considering an attack on Iran before elections, which Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Katz denied. The U.S. official indicated that while operational cooperation continues, political decisions on military actions might face hurdles. The article also notes that an initiative for preparatory measures for an attack was discussed but not implemented due to concerns about miscalculation.
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- U.S. official: Military cooperation with Israel on Iran is professional and unaffected by political disputes.
- Political decisions on potential military operations could be complicated for a transitional Israeli government.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Katz denied reports of Israel planning an attack on Iran before elections.
- An Israeli initiative to discuss preparatory measures for an attack on Iran was ultimately not implemented.
- Western diplomats report heightened Iranian tension and anticipation of an Israeli attack.
A U.S. official told i24NEWS that military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel regarding Iran is ongoing and viewed as a professional, non-political matter, despite potential political disagreements. The official noted that while operational cooperation would likely be unaffected, a political decision on a potential military operation could be complicated, especially if a transitional government is not clearly authorized to make such decisions.
This statement comes amid reports, including one from CNN, suggesting Israel was considering an attack on Iran before the recent elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Israel Katz have denied these reports, with Netanyahu calling them "fake news." Katz's office issued a detailed statement asserting no intention to attack Iran before the elections.
The U.S. official acknowledged that making a political decision on a military operation could be complicated for the current Israeli government, particularly if it's a transitional one. Under the principle of governmental continuity, the government continues its duties until a new one is formed. However, Israeli Supreme Court decisions dictate that a government must act with utmost reasonableness and restraint, distinguishing between urgent security matters and more complex long-term issues like altering policies or establishing facts on the ground.
According to the report, an initiative for an attack was reportedly thwarted, partly due to U.S. President Donald Trump's intervention and concerns raised by then-IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about the impact on the elections. The article also mentions that Western diplomats have indicated Iranians are on high alert, anticipating an attack, making any small Israeli move potentially escalatory.
Further details revealed that Netanyahu had requested discussions on preparatory measures for an attack on Iran, but the political echelon ultimately decided against implementing them, with one argument being the increased risk of miscalculation at that specific time. The article clarifies that Trump never stopped an Israeli attack and Netanyahu's office officially labeled the CNN report as "fake news."