Israel's military wants more weeks to fight Iran, officials say : NPR
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Key Points:
- The Israeli military estimates it will need several more weeks of fighting to achieve its war objectives in Iran, though U.S. diplomatic efforts may shorten this timeline.
- President Trump described ongoing talks as "productive" in seeking an end to the Iran war, with Pakistan, Egypt, Oman, and Turkey involved in backchannel ceasefire negotiations, despite Iran denying direct talks.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Trump's diplomatic efforts but did not explicitly support them, emphasizing the goal of safeguarding Israel's vital interests.
- Despite significant damage to Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, Iran continues missile attacks on Israel, including one that struck a residential area in Tel Aviv, causing damage and minor injuries.
- Israeli military officials stated that while Iran's military capabilities have been degraded and nuclear plans delayed, Iran remains a dangerous regional player and the war is only "halfway" to a full strategic victory.
