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Israeli forces meant to participate in US strikes on Iran, officials say
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Israel planned to participate in a major attack on Iran, but US President Donald Trump called off the operation after pressure from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, according to US officials cited by N12 News.
- Israel insisted that any strike must target Iranian regime sites and economic infrastructure to be meaningful, otherwise the attack would be pointless.
- Trump was reportedly closer than ever to authorizing the strike but was persuaded by Middle Eastern nations to give Iran another chance to negotiate.
- On social media, Trump claimed to have halted a massive military attack on Iran with Israel's backing and called for an immediate deal with the country.
- Trump emphasized US military readiness against Iran, describing the potential force as unprecedented since World War II.
