Report: Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran
Israel National News reports: “Israeli and Arab officials have privately cautioned the Trump administration in recent days that Iran’s regime may not yet be weakened enough for US military strikes to deliver a decisive blow, NBC News reported Tuesday.
The report cited a US official, a former US official briefed on the talks, a source familiar with Israeli leadership thinking, and two Arab officials.
These officials have advised President Donald Trump – who is weighing military action in response to Tehran’s deadly crackdown on protesters – to hold off on large‑scale strikes for now. Some prefer waiting until the regime is further strained, noting that Iran’s internal stability is shifting rapidly and could change dramatically in either direction.
The discussions, involving senior American political and military leaders, highlight the complex considerations Trump faces as he evaluates possible US responses. The President, who was expected to meet on Tuesday with his national security team, has warned that Iran will face US military action if the regime is killing protesters.
One Arab official said there is a ‘lack of enthusiasm from the neighborhood’ for US strikes at this moment. Another warned that ‘any attack or escalation by Israel or the US will unite Iranians,’ noting the rally‑around‑the‑flag effect after the American and Israeli attack in June…”
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