US briefed Israel on possible Iran strikes within three weeks: Axios
US officials reportedly informed Israel of preparations for potential operations against Iran within three weeks, amid heightened military and diplomatic activity.
Key Takeaways
AIMilitary and diplomatic moves regarding Iran are underway, as US officials have informed their Israeli counterparts of preparations for possible operations against Tehran within the next three weeks. This comes alongside heightened alert levels in Tel Aviv and ongoing indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
An American official said Thursday that US officials had briefed their Israeli counterparts on preparations for potential strikes against Iran in the coming three weeks, according to Axios.
In Israel, Channel 14 reported that the alert level has been raised following recent developments and statements by US President Donald Trump.
This comes as Trump announced Thursday that his administration is engaged in "productive talks with Iran," stressing that the United States "will not launch an attack on Iran before the midterm elections scheduled for November 3."
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that negotiations with the United States are ongoing, noting that messages between the two sides are being exchanged through intermediaries.