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Israel Seeks US Approval for Strikes on Iran Amid Ongoing US-Iran Clashes

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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 8, 2026

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Israel is seeking US President Trump's approval to strike Iran amid ongoing US-Iran military clashes, while the US has conducted extensive attacks on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in Iranian casualties. The conflict is expected to continue, with Israel awaiting a green light to join the action.

01Israel seeks US approval for military strikes against Iran amid current US-Iran clashes.
02US completed strikes on 90 Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, causing 14 deaths.
03US official warns escalation may last days or weeks depending on Iran's actions against commercial ships.
04President Trump calls US strikes retaliation and threatens harsher responses if attacks continue.
05Israeli sources confirm US informed them of planned strikes; Israel currently not involved.
06Israeli ministers discuss regional threats, including potential Turkish aggression and readiness for further Iran operations.

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