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Trump backs Israel strike on Iran if nuke talks fail, media reports

Trump backs Israel strike on Iran if nuke talks fail, media reports

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US President Donald Trump reportedly offered support to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strike Iran's nuclear facilities if diplomatic efforts with Tehran fail.

  • •President Trump reportedly told PM Netanyahu he would back an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear program if talks with Tehran failed.
  • •The US is reportedly enhancing its support for potential Israeli operations against Iran, including mid-air refueling.
  • •US military and intelligence discussions have been considering increased support for Israeli actions against Iran.
  • •The US is deploying a second aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East amidst heightened tensions.
  • •Nuclear talks between the US and Iran are scheduled for February 17 in Geneva, following previous rounds.

Overview

  • •In December, President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would support Israel attacking Iran's nuclear program if Washington could not reach an agreement with Tehran.
  • •CBS News reported, citing sources close to the matter, that the conversation occurred during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago.
  • •Two months later, internal discussions between senior US military and intelligence officials began, considering renewed support for Israeli operations against Iran.
  • •The US is reportedly prioritizing assistance to Israel, including providing aerial refueling and facilitating overflight permissions.
  • •Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have publicly stated they will not allow their airspace to be used for attacks on Iran or by Iran to attack other countries.
  • •Last Thursday, CBS News reported that the second aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, along with a battle group, will be sent to the Middle East to join existing US naval forces.
  • •This deployment places Iran within striking distance and occurs amid peak tensions, while the Trump administration seeks nuclear negotiations with Iran.
  • •Negotiations between the US and Iran regarding Tehran's nuclear program have not yet yielded a written agreement.

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Key Entities

Person

Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️
President of the United States mentioned as offering support for an Israeli strike on Iran if nuclear negotiations fail.
Benjamin Netanyahu(เบนจามิน เนทันยาฮู)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Israel who reportedly met with President Trump to discuss potential actions against Iran.
Abbas Araghchi(อับบาส อารากชี)ℹ️
Iranian Foreign Minister and head of delegation heading to Geneva for indirect talks with the US.

Place

Israel(อิสราเอล)ℹ️
A country reportedly offered US support for a strike on Iran's nuclear program.
Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
A country whose nuclear program is the subject of potential Israeli strikes and US negotiations.
Mar-a-Lago(มาร์อาลาโก)ℹ️
Location where President Trump reportedly met with Prime Minister Netanyahu in December.
United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
Country whose President is reported to support Israel's potential strike on Iran and is involved in nuclear negotiations.
Jordan(จอร์แดน)ℹ️
Country that has publicly stated it will not permit its airspace to be used for attacks on Iran.
Saudi Arabia(ซาอุดีอาระเบีย)ℹ️
Country that has publicly stated it will not permit its airspace to be used for attacks on Iran.
United Arab Emirates(สหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตส์)ℹ️
Country that has publicly stated it will not permit its airspace to be used for attacks on Iran.
Geneva(เจนีวา)ℹ️
City where the next round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran is scheduled.

Organization

CBS News(ซีบีเอสนิวส์)ℹ️
News outlet reporting on US President Trump's alleged support for an Israeli strike on Iran based on sources.
US Military(กองทัพสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
Branch of the US government reportedly discussing increased support for Israeli operations against Iran.
Intelligence Community(ประชาคมข่าวกรอง)ℹ️
US intelligence agencies reportedly considering support for Israeli actions against Iran.
USS Gerald R. Ford(ยูเอสเอส เจรัลด์ อาร์.ฟอร์ด)ℹ️
An aircraft carrier being deployed to the Middle East by the US amidst heightened tensions with Iran.