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ISRAEL PREPARED FOR US STRIKE ON IRAN , BUT DONALD TRUMP HELD OFF
Israel prepared for US strike on Iran but Trump held off, signaling geopolitical tension.
Context
What happened: Israel prepared over the weekend for a possible US strike on Iran, but no order was issued, two sources told The Jerusalem Post. Netanyahu met top security officials on Friday.
Key numbers: Trump said the US could destroy 38 Iranian bridges in one hour and that rebuilding could take Tehran up to 10 years. He gave officials "a few days" to reach an agreement.
Why it matters: Trump said a return to war was "very low probability" if talks progress, while the USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Makin Island headed toward the Middle East.
What changed
Israel prepared over the weekend for a possible US strike on Iran, but no order was issued, two sources told The Jerusalem Post. Netanyahu met top security officials on Friday.
Why it matters
Trump said a return to war was "very low probability" if talks progress, while the USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Makin Island headed toward the Middle East.