Donald Trump signals broader Iran strikes as Israel braces for retaliation
Israeli officials report that President Donald Trump is preparing to escalate military strikes against Iranian strategic infrastructure. Despite ongoing CENTCOM operations, the U.S. is reportedly planning to target fortified sites near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility.
Why it matters
The potential for expanded U.S. military action against Iran significantly increases the risk of regional conflict and direct retaliation against Israel.
Israeli officials believe US President Donald Trump is preparing to significantly escalate the American military campaign against Iran, according to two Israeli officials.According to the assessment, an expanded US campaign targeting Iranian strategic infrastructure and senior regime officials would likely prompt Tehran to retaliate directly against Israel.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a six-hour security consultation on Monday night with several ministers and senior defense officials to assess the evolving situation.During the meeting, an Israeli official said, Netanyahu briefly left the discussion to speak with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.US CENTCOM continues strikes on Iran after Trump says he'll hit Pickaxe MountainMeanwhile, US Central Command has entered its 11th consecutive day of strikes against Iran.
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