Official: The "timeline is shortening" for the U.S. to launch military strikes against Iran.
On the 18th local time, senior Israeli officials stated that the "timeline for a U.S. military strike against Iran is shortening." Due to the lack of substantial progress in the new round of U.S.-Iran negotiations, Israeli officials assess that President Trump is highly likely to "approve" an attack plan in the near future.
Israeli senior officials confirmed that if the U.S. launches an attack, Israel will join the military operations against Iran. Although the actions may not be completely synchronized, the level of military coordination between the two countries is currently at a very high level.
Currently, the Israel Defense Forces and security agencies have fully raised their alert levels. The Israeli rear command and other emergency agencies have been explicitly instructed: "Prepare for war." Israeli assessments suggest that once the U.S. and Israel launch a large-scale attack, Iran is highly likely to use long-range missiles to retaliate against Israeli territory.
It is reported that various levels of Israel are engaged in intensive consultations. The Israeli Security Cabinet meeting originally scheduled for the 19th has been urgently postponed to this Sunday (22nd), a move seen as a tactical adjustment to respond to the sudden situation. (Reporter Liang Hui from the General Station)
Israeli officials stated that the timeline for U.S. military action against Iran is shortening, with Israel prepared to join the operations. The Israeli Defense Forces have heightened their alert status, and a security cabinet meeting has been rescheduled to address the escalating situation. There is a significant expectation that Iran will retaliate with missile strikes against Israel if attacked.
- U.S. military action against Iran is imminent according to Israeli officials.
- Israel will join the U.S. in military operations against Iran.
- Israeli Defense Forces have raised alert levels in response to the situation.
- A scheduled security cabinet meeting in Israel has been postponed to address the crisis.
- Iran is expected to retaliate with long-range missiles if attacked.