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Trump Told Netanyahu in December He Would Support Israeli Strikes on Iran's Missile Program, CBS News Reports

Trump administration weighs logistical support for potential Israeli strikes on Iran amid ongoing diplomacy and naval deployments, maintaining readiness if talks fail, officials said.

  • During a Mar-a-Lago meeting, President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he would support Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program if talks fail, according to CBS sources.
  • Netanyahu insisted any Iran deal must address ballistic missiles and proxy funding, traveling last week to Washington for talks with Trump.
  • Senior U.S. military and intelligence officials have begun internal discussions about assisting Israeli strikes, considering aerial refueling and overflight permissions from regional airspace countries.
  • Speaking on Friday, Mr. Trump described the USS Gerald R. Ford and its flotilla as a precautionary deployment, signaling military readiness alongside diplomatic efforts.
  • A second round of indirect talks is expected Tuesday in Geneva as Jordan, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates refuse overflight permissions, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump prefers diplomacy and confirmed envoys Steve Wiktoff and Jared Kushner are traveling for negotiations.
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Washington is considering various scenarios for the development of the situation surrounding Iran's missile program. If diplomatic efforts fail, the US is not ruling out supporting Israeli military action, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing a CBS News report. Read also: Trump plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister before the start of the "Peace Council," according to Axios Negotiations and a military scenario During a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago resid…

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