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US Envoy Suggests Iran Strike Possible This Weekend

US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack stated on Friday that a military strike against Iran could occur as early as this weekend. President Donald Trump later distanced himself from the remarks, stating he was unaware of any such plans.

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US Envoy Suggests Iran Strike Possible This Weekend
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What happened

  1. 01US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack stated on Friday that a military strike against Iran could "absolutely" occur this weekend.
  2. 02President Donald Trump distanced himself from the comments, stating he had no knowledge of any planned strike against Iran.
  3. 03Iran is reportedly preparing for an imminent attack from Israel or the US, anticipating a strike before Tuesday's elections.
  4. 04Israeli security officials expressed concern that Iranian miscalculations of Israeli policy could lead to dangerous escalation.
  5. 05Barrack emphasized that the US seeks a diplomatic deal and regional rebalancing rather than regime change in Iran.
  6. 06Israeli security sources indicated a preference for US economic pressure and closing the Strait of Hormuz over immediate military action.

Speaking during a visit to the Gulf, Barrack emphasized that while the US is open to a diplomatic agreement, President Trump's threats of action are serious if diplomacy fails. The ambassador clarified that the US seeks a policy change and a regional rebalancing to eliminate threats rather than regime change, despite recent vows by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to topple the Iranian regime. Negotiations involve uranium enrichment, sanctions, and Iran's regional activities.

Iran is reportedly preparing for an imminent attack from Israel or the US, which it anticipates could occur before Tuesday's elections. Meanwhile, Israeli security officials expressed concern over potential miscalculations and escalation, stating they would prefer US economic pressure and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz over immediate military action.

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