U.S. asked Israel to delay Iran strike, signaled possible joint operation

Israel had been preparing to strike Iran in recent days, but the United States requested a delay and indicated the possibility of a joint operation later, CNN reports. One reason cited: a conversation between Zamir and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in which it was argued that such an attack would negatively affect the elections. The U.S. military is ready to launch an attack within 96 hours of receiving an order from Trump.