NYT: Israel Urges US to Join Renewed Strikes on Iran's Ballistic Missile Program
Israel urging U.S. to join military strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program as Trump reviews expanded target list including nuclear facilities, according to New York Times report. Israeli intelligence says Iranian missile arsenal rebuilt since previous operations.
Israel is pressing the United States to participate in renewed military strikes targeting Iran's ballistic missile program, according to U.S. officials cited in a New York Times article.
The report, published on January 29, 2026, states that President Trump has been presented with an expanded list of potential military options against Iran, aimed at further damaging the country's nuclear and missile facilities or weakening its supreme leader. These options extend beyond those considered two weeks prior, which focused on halting the killing of protesters by Iranian security forces.Israel specifically advocates for a third option: joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program, which Israeli intelligence assesses has been largely rebuilt since previous operations.
U.S. officials, speaking anonymously to discuss potential military plans, noted that Trump has not yet authorized any action or selected from the Pentagon's proposals. The president remains open to diplomatic solutions, with some acknowledging that the threats may be intended to push Iran toward negotiations.