Bombshell
Breaking: Netanyahu Urged Trump to Delay Strike on Iran
As the U.S. sanctions Iran, reports claim Netanyahu personally asked Trump to postpone a military strike.
In a rapidly developing story, Israeli Channel 13 reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is currently receiving a comprehensive intelligence briefing at the White House amid escalating tensions with Iran. Sources familiar with the discussions revealed that Middle Eastern allies of the United States, including Arab nations such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, have advised Trump to "give Iran a chance" before proceeding with any military action.
Adding to the intrigue, a fresh report from The New York Times, citing a senior American official, claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally requested Trump to postpone a potential strike on Iran. According to the report, Netanyahu's appeal was driven by concerns over Israel's readiness to handle an Iranian retaliation, which could target Israeli territory. This places Netanyahu alongside the Arab allies in urging restraint, highlighting a rare alignment in regional diplomacy.
Channel 13's U.S. correspondent, reporting live from Washington, emphasized that while military preparations in the Middle East have not come to a complete halt, indicating the U.S. has not fully "hit the brakes," the administration is simultaneously ramping up economic pressure. The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on 18 high-ranking Iranian individuals and entities accused of aiding in the suppression of ongoing protests in Iran.
Channel 13's anchors noted that Netanyahu reportedly spoke directly with Trump, stressing Israel's heightened state of alertness across all fronts, including increased military deployments.
However, the report suggests that perceived vulnerabilities in Israel's defenses against an Iranian counterattack were a key factor in the request to delay.
"This underscores the tight coordination between Israel and the United States," one anchor remarked, pointing out that Trump's apparent acquiescence to Netanyahu's plea signals strong bilateral ties.
The developments come as U.S. forces maintain a presence in the region, with intelligence assessments ongoing. Neither the White House nor the Israeli Prime Minister's Office has issued an immediate comment on the reports.