Trump weighs Iran strike as Israel signals joint military action with U.S.

Israeli sources say renewed military operations against Iran could hinge on Donald Trump’s approval, as reports point to potential joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting key infrastructure amid escalating tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.

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Trump weighs Iran strike as Israel signals joint military action with U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard 'Air Force One' after leaving Beijing's capital airport on May 15, 2026. (AFP)

An Israeli source told the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, “Kan,” that upcoming attacks on Iran would be carried out through joint operations between the Israeli and U.S. armies. He noted that this would happen if U.S. President Donald Trump agrees to resume the attacks.

The source added that Israel considers targeting Iran’s national energy infrastructure among its potential objectives.

The Israeli source reported that Israel is prepared to resume fighting, but the final decision remains dependent on President Donald Trump’s position.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation with President Donald Trump yesterday that lasted more than half an hour, during which they discussed the possibility of resuming military operations against Iran.

In the same context, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported last Friday that Israeli security assessments indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, opposes making any concessions in negotiations with the United States and leads the hardline faction within the Iranian leadership.

For his part, Trump sarcastically commented on the latest Iranian proposal, published by the Tehran Times, which included a comprehensive two-phase ceasefire plan.

Trump said, “I looked at Iran’s latest proposal, and when I didn’t like the first sentence, I just throw it away.”

The U.S. president added, “If they don’t agree to stop enrichment, I won’t read the rest,” though he suggested the possibility of reaching an understanding, saying, “Halting uranium enrichment for 20 years is acceptable, but they must fully comply. We will extract the nuclear dust from them.”

Trump weighs Iran strike as Israel signals joint military action with U.S.

Trump weighs Iran strike as Israel signals joint military action with U.S.

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