AI Generated Image
Trump said to order strikes aimed at forcing Iran's surrender; US citizens told to be ready to leave Mideast
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump has ordered a new series of strikes against Iran aimed at forcing its surrender, with potential attacks targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure possibly involving Israel, according to reports citing US officials.
- The planned bombing campaign could last several days and start as early as the weekend, with US embassies in the Middle East warning American citizens to avoid travel or prepare to leave due to risks of escalation.
- Previous ceasefire talks between the US and Iran collapsed after Iran resumed blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route, and recent Iranian attacks have expanded to new regional targets like Egypt.
- Conflicting reports emerged on Israeli participation: while some sources say Israel may join the strikes, others indicate no clear decision yet; Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently met Trump to discuss Iran security issues.
- Iran’s military condemned US actions as escalating regional tensions and warned countries against cooperating with the US, while the US military expressed concerns over limited naval resources to defend both the US homeland and Israel amid the conflict.
