Israeli Media: Army Ready for New Confrontation with Iran, Final Decision Rests with Trump
According to Al Jazeera citing Israeli media, the Israeli army announced on Saturday that it has completed preparations for a new military confrontation with Iran, while Washington and Tel Aviv hold intensive talks to define new operational goals. Yedioth Ahronoth reported that although the Israeli military has finalized its plans, the decision to return to war still depends on US President Donald Trump's stance and his choice between an agreement with Tehran or joint military strikes. Unnamed political sources told the paper that the Israeli air force has conducted simulated training flights with dozens of fighters and tankers over Syria and Iraq. Channel 13 quoted a senior military officer saying plans are updated but Trump makes the final call. Channel 12 reported on Benjamin Netanyahu's pressure on Trump following mid-term elections, while mediators push for a deal. Meanwhile, CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper presented military options to Trump, and dozens of US military transport planes have arrived at Israeli bases.