Trump first opposed, then gave support: A striking detail in Israel's Iran operation!
US President Donald Trump initially opposed Israel's attacks on Iran. However, following intense contacts with Netanyahu, Washington gave the "green light" to Tel Aviv. So, how did Netanyahu convince Trump? Here are the details...
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The attacks launched by Israel against Iran have increased tensions across the region. During a process where airstrikes and cyber operations were carried out simultaneously, there is also intense activity in international diplomatic channels. In this environment, the position of the US has become particularly noteworthy.
TRUMP INITIALLY OPPOSED THE ATTACK
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump did not initially approve of Israel's military operation. The Washington administration was of the opinion that the process should be resolved through diplomatic means.
Trump clearly expressed this stance both in his public statements and in his direct contacts with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
NETANYAHU TO TRUMP: "WE CANNOT WAIT"
In the meetings held with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Trump stated that the attack on Tel Aviv should be postponed and called for more time to be given to diplomacy. However, Netanyahu gave a negative response to this call.
The Israeli leader reminded that the 60-day agreement process previously reached with Iran had ended, saying, "We can no longer wait. We have to defend ourselves."
NETANYAHU CONVINCED TRUMP
According to White House sources, Netanyahu convinced Trump by arguing that Iran would never agree to a real nuclear deal. It is also claimed that some documents and security reports presented by Israeli intelligence were influential in this decision-making process.
GREEN LIGHT FROM TRUMP, BUT LIMITED SUPPORT
After diplomatic efforts proved fruitless, Trump cleared the way for Israel. He stated that the US supports Israel's right to self-defense. However, in the same statement, he also emphasized that the American military would not participate directly in the attacks. It was stated that the US would provide limited support to the operation in the areas of logistics and intelligence.