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Israel planned to attack Iran's nuclear sites with US help, but Trump stopped it

2025-04-17 18:29:51Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Israel planned to attack Iran's nuclear sites with US help, but Trump
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Israel had planned to attack Iranian nuclear sites in May, but was stopped by US President Donald Trump, the New York Times reports, citing US government officials familiar with the matter.

The Israeli attack plan would have required not only US support to defend itself in the event of retaliation from Iran, but also active US involvement to ensure its success, the newspaper wrote.

An operation that would be performed as follows:

-heavy bombing of bunkers and installations;

– possible commando raid to finish the job;

-American missile defense and radars.

A repetition of the attack that has already been carried out in the past on a Syrian research center and with close cooperation with the United States.

In the IDF's assessment, the Pentagon's support was and is indispensable.

Even if direct American involvement was not foreseen, it was clear that they would be called upon to attack: in recent months, the Pentagon has guaranteed total coverage against missiles, which has prevented retaliation from Tehran.

A screen composed of bases and assets scattered throughout the Middle East, from the Persian Gulf to Israeli territory.

The Netanyahu government, in its contacts with its ally, insisted on an attack, underlining the points in its favor:

-Iran's internal problems;

-The difficulties of the Shiite militias that constitute the "ring of fire" around Israel (Hezbollah, Hamas, Iraqi groups);

-Iranian air defenses were punctured and had few batteries left after they were destroyed in previous raids.

Moreover, in Tel Aviv, they relied on Donald Trump's tough stance on the mullahs, recalling how during his first term, he had authorized the assassination in Baghdad of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Qods Division and a formidable strategist.

In the past months, there have been numerous consultations, options have been evaluated, and timelines have been discussed.

However, as soon as he entered the White House, Trump took a different line: on the one hand, he asked Iran – with a dictation – to provide an answer by May on the negotiations and, on the other hand, he reiterated that in case of a negative stance, he could give the green light to an attack.

Within his team, many associates have spoken out against a possible strike by Israel.

Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Vice President Vance, and even National Security Advisor Waltz have highlighted the risks of a broader conflict across the region and raised doubts about the effectiveness of the operation.

At this point, President Trump communicated the veto to Netanyahu. But he did not do it over the phone: according to the New York Times, he waited for the prime minister to arrive in Washington for a face-to-face meeting called – according to official sources – to discuss the tariffs, even though it was clear that the main focus would be Iran.

Now the issue has entered a phase of full evolution. On three levels. Negotiations began in Oman and will continue in Rome, with a lot of fighting and a lot of pressure.

It is possible that the Israelis will turn to clandestine activities to slow down the nuclear program, which according to IAEA estimates is one step away from a nuclear bomb.

Washington sent B-2s to the region – aircraft equipped with GBU 57 bombs capable of piercing bunkers –, increased the number of fighter jets and tankers, and moved a second aircraft carrier (Vinson), which now operates alongside the Truman.

No less interesting is the deployment of other anti-missile systems, “Thaad” and “Patriot”, taken from other theaters, as well as an intensive influx of equipment.

A war "machine" used partly against pro-Iranian Houthi fighter jets in Yemen, but which, if necessary, can change targets.

And, according to some observers, the actions in Yemeni positions, in addition to trying to reduce the potential of the militia threatening traffic in the Red Sea, served to simulate long-range missions.


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