Israel expects U.S. to join war against Iran within 24–48 hours, officials say
Israel has said the United States would decide to join the strikes against Iran within 24 to 48 hours.
A few hours ago, Israel reported that US President Donald Trump will allegedly join the strikes against Iran's nuclear program, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel. He also commented that "no one is pressuring them" because they would have to make their "own decision" in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Defense Minister Israel Katz commented that they are coordinating with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding threats from Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. "Katz always makes his statements based on Netanyahu's requests. He does not do so on his own initiative," the senior official clarified.
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U.S. cargo planes deliver weapons to Israel amid rising tensions with Iran
On the other hand, several cargo planes with weapons and extensive military equipment, mostly from the United States, have just arrived in Israel, according to the Defense Ministry. The Ministry commented that the military contributions are "part of efforts to strengthen operational continuity and support all the needs of the IDF, both to achieve war objectives and to improve readiness and reserves," something that could surely be very important in a possible war.
It should be noted that since the beginning of Israel's military operation against Iran, 14 cargo planes with various equipment have arrived in Israel from the IDF. This does not count the other 800 planes that have arrived with military weapons from other countries since the war began.
Netanyahu says Israel can strike Iran's nuclear sites without U.S. help
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel's military might is capable of defeating Iran's entire Fordo nuclear facility without the assistance of the United States. "We will achieve all our objectives and attack all of its nuclear facilities. We have the capability to do so," Netanyahu stated.
A nurse carries medical supplies past smoke-filled buildings at Soroka Hospital after an Iranian missile strike in Beersheba, southern Israel. Photo: AFP
He also clarified that President Trump will do what is best for his country, just as he will do what is best for Israel. "Whether American President Donald Trump wants to join or not is entirely his decision. He will do what is good for the United States, and I will do what is good for the State of Israel," Netanyahu said.
