According to a CNN report citing US security officials, the United States military is ready for a broad attack on Iran within 96 hours of receiving the order from President Donald Trump.
According to the reports, Trump has not yet decided how to act. According to Arutz Sheva, Israel pressed to strike first but was asked to wait for a joint operation. According to Haaretz, the IDF did not deny the report on the remarks by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to the commander of US forces that a strike on Iran would disrupt the elections.
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Walla
Walla reports that the American forces required are already deployed in the region, and that Trump has not yet decided but leans toward action.
N12
N12 reports that US officials stress the operation this time is expected to be far broader than previous strikes, and that a warning by IDF Chief of Staff Zamir about impact on the Israeli elections is cited as one of the reasons for the delay.
Maariv
Maariv reports that Netanyahu is pressing for action, Trump has not approved, and quiet evacuation steps have already begun in the Gulf.
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Maariv
