World · Middle East · 18 hrs ago
Report says US asked Israel to attack Iran alone, then suspended plan
An Israeli newspaper reported that the US asked Israel to attack Iran on its own rather than join an attack or strike Iran itself.
The reported request came during discussions between the US and Israel over Iran in the previous two weeks.
The newspaper said Washington wanted to avoid reigniting a war and taking political risks before US midterm elections.
It also said the request was linked to concerns that Iran was quickly rebuilding its drone and ballistic missile capabilities.
The report said the US was not planning to attack Iran before the elections and had left the option to Israel, but that this plan was later suspended.
It also cited a report that Israel’s military chief had raised the possibility that an Israeli attack alone could lead to elections being postponed in Israel.
An Israeli media report said Washington asked Israel to attack Iran alone and later suspended the plan.
The report said the Trump administration wanted to avoid a joint or US-led attack before US midterm elections.
It said the request was linked to concerns that Iran was quickly restoring its drone and ballistic missile capabilities.
The report said the plan was suspended, but did not explain when or why the decision was made.
- Who
- The Trump administration reportedly asked Israel to carry out an attack on Iran alone.
- What
- The reported plan was later suspended.
- When
- The report said discussions took place over the previous two weeks. It did not give dates for the request or suspension.
- Where
- The discussions were between the United States and Israel and concerned a possible attack on Iran.
- Why
- The report said Washington sought to avoid political risk before US midterm elections and was concerned about Iran restoring its drone and ballistic missile capabilities.
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The United States and Israel reportedly held discussions about Iran, with Washington seeking an Israeli attack alone.
The plan for an Israeli attack alone had reportedly been suspended.
- Reported source
- Maariv, an Israeli newspaper
- Reported request
- Israel to attack Iran alone
- Reported alternative
- Not a joint US-Israeli or US-led attack
- Discussions
- Took place over the previous two weeks
- Stated concern
- Iran was rapidly restoring its drone and ballistic missile capabilities
Sources
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