Israeli officials urge Trump administration to strike Iran, say US sources

US officials told Reuters that Israel continues to pressure the Trump administration to carry out a strike against Iran.

The officials confirmed that the US military is prepared to escalate against Iran if necessary, but President Donald Trump has informed his advisers he will not order strikes unless Iran provokes the United States.

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, with the negotiation process complicated by both sides insisting on preconditions for talks.