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Israel and the United States are preparing to resume the war with Iran, despite ongoing behind-the-scenes efforts to arrange a meeting between US and Iranian officials in Pakistan this week.
Kan reported that Iran is refusing to make concessions on its nuclear programme. Following tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, Israel is waiting for the green light from US President Donald Trump to restart the fighting. Israel has sent a message to Washington saying: “We are interested in resuming the campaign against Iran.”
Over the past 24 hours, the United States has reinforced its presence in the region by sending an additional squadron of F/A-18 fighter jets to the Middle East, deploying more refuelling aircraft, and moving defence systems and interceptor missiles across the region.
An Israeli source told the Hebrew channel: “We are on maximum alert, awaiting President Trump’s decision.”
READ: Israeli minister says army awaiting US approval for potential strike on Iran
Regarding Iran, Israel has threatened to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, stating openly that he is among the targets awaiting Trump’s approval.
US President Donald Trump sparked confusion about the coming days in a series of posts earlier yesterday.
Regarding Lebanon, US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a three-week extension of the ceasefire after Israeli and Lebanese representatives met at the White House. Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel exchanged attacks during the talks, underlining the fragility of the truce, according to CNN.
The conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah remains one of the main obstacles to US-Iran peace efforts.
READ: Iran announces tolls for Hormuz transit as nuclear talks remain stalled
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