Israeli source: 'Peak tension, on the verge of explosion'
An Israeli source told N12 that there is peak tension with Iran, on the verge of explosion. According to the source, Trump is closer than ever to approving a significant attack on Iran, but has not yet decided on its scope and Israel's involvement. The scenario presented to the president includes a targeted strike on energy facilities, which could destabilize the regime in Iran without raising energy prices. In Israel, they assess that Iran will respond against Israel, forcing it to join the campaign.
An Israeli source said today (Saturday) in a conversation with N12 that "there is peak tension, it's on the verge of explosion." According to the source, in Israel they assess that US President Donald Trump is "closer than ever to a significant attack on Iran, but it's not certain yet." Israel has raised its alert level, and the source said that Trump has not yet decided on the scope of the strike, and it is unknown whether he wants Israel with him in the first phase. The source added that Trump believes the negotiations are "stalling for time" and that he is "furious, angry, and frustrated." The scenario presented to the president at the White House supports the Israeli assessment that a significant and targeted strike on energy facilities could lead to the destabilization of the regime, without triggering an "energy war" that would raise prices. The source said: "It is still unclear whether Trump will go with this option or drag out the siege until the midterm elections. It's not a question of if, but when." Trump may prefer not to involve Israel in the initial strike, but in Israel they assess that a significant attack will lead to an Iranian response against Israel and Israel's joining the campaign. Earlier, the US expanded its warning to all its citizens in the Middle East, calling on them to exercise caution and be prepared for flight cancellations and the closure of airspace. An adviser to Supreme Leader Khamenei, Mohammad Mokhber, responded to the threats: "You calculate according to military equations, but we respond according to the logic of history."