U.S. Media: The Trump Administration Does Not Want Israel to Intervene in U.S. Strikes Against Iran

Source: Global Times
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On July 10, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington (reporters Huang Qiang and Xu Jianmei) that, according to two Israeli sources cited by CNN on the 10th, the Trump administration does not want Israel to intervene in the U.S. military strikes against Iran, fearing that this could lead to a loss of control over the situation.

The sources said that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu "is very eager to join the U.S. strike operations, but the U.S. currently does not want Israel to get involved." Israeli officials generally believe that President Trump does not wish to restart full-scale hostilities, and the most he might be willing to do is to restore a maritime blockade against Iran.

On the 10th, Israel's public broadcasting company reported that Israel has indicated to the U.S. that it is willing to participate in further military actions against Iran and is currently waiting for Trump to make a decision.

On the 7th and 8th, the U.S. military launched strikes against Iran for two consecutive days, citing the need to respond to recent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan. (End)

Classification
Region
North America, West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Political-Military / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
The Trump administration does not want Israel to intervene in U.S. military actions against Iran, fearing loss of control over the situation.
Location
Washington · Iran · Bahrain · Kuwait · Qatar · Jordan
Unit
U.S. Government, Israeli Government
Time
July 10, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

The Trump administration has decided against allowing Israel to intervene in U.S. military actions against Iran, citing concerns over losing control of the situation. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is keen to participate but is currently restricted. Israel has indicated its readiness to engage in further military actions against Iran, while the U.S. has recently conducted strikes in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping.

Key Facts
  • The Trump administration does not want Israel to participate in military actions against Iran.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is eager to join U.S. actions but is currently not allowed.
  • Israel has expressed willingness to participate in further military actions against Iran.
  • The U.S. conducted military strikes against Iran in response to recent attacks.
  • Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes against U.S. facilities in several countries.