US President Donald Trump Has according to you Report of the New York Times Internally against a planned Israeli attack on nuclear facilities in Iran. Instead, Trump preferred negotiations with Iran about the nuclear program, the newspaper reported, citing government agents and other sources.
According to the report, the attacks could have taken place in May. There have been months of internal discussions whether to take the path of diplomacy or an Israeli military strike against the Iran The newspaper reported that support should support. The attack would have come at a time when Iran is both militarily and economically weakened.
Trump made Netanyahu a cancellation in the White House
According to the newspaper report, there were several possible scenarios for an attack. However, almost all of them would have needed the support of the US military. Netanyahu ultimately preferred a large -scale bomb attack that should be carried out quickly. The bombing should have started in May and should have been at least a week.
During his visit to the White House, Trump is said to have announced Netanyahu in early April that he was against an attack on Iran. At a press conference after the meeting of the two heads of the government, Trump then announced the beginning of negotiations with Iran about his nuclear program. After the meeting, Netanyahu said that an agreement with Iran could only exist if there is a result of all Iran nuclear facilities and any technical equipment with the support and under the leadership of the USA.
Military strike apparently not yet off the table
As the New York Times Furthermore, some of Trump’s consultants were initially for an attack on Iran, including Trump’s security advisor Michael Waltz. Over time, however, doubts had increased in Trump’s environment. In April, the intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard presented knowledge that the relocation of US forces to the region could trigger a larger conflict with Iran that the United States did not want.
According to the report, Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles, Minister of Defense Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance included, according to the report, also included a military strike. Trump had the unique chance of making a deal, Vance argued. If this fails, Trump can still support a military approach.
