According to reports, the US has urged Israel to launch a unilateral attack on Iran during talks over the past two weeks, instead of carrying out an American or joint operation.

According to reports, the US has urged Israel to launch a unilateral attack on Iran during talks over the past two weeks, instead of carrying out an American or joint operation.

Washington wanted Israel to bear the political risks ahead of the mid-term elections in the US, believing that a strike could hurt Trump politically but benefit Netanyahu ahead of the elections in Israel.

IDF chief Eyal Zamir warned American officials that such an attack would force Israel to postpone its elections. According to reports, Washington has canceled the demand for now.

The proposed strike was prompted by intelligence indicating that Iran is rapidly rebuilding its drone and ballistic missile production capabilities despite months of U.S. and Israeli strikes.

Source: Maariv