During their meeting at the White House, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel would not hesitate to take military action against Iran again if it resumes its activity to develop nuclear weapons, the Wall Street Journal reported. According to the report, Trump, for his part, made it clear that he prefers to try to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue through diplomatic means but refrained from expressing strong opposition to another Israeli attack if necessary. The report stated that Israel views the possibility of a resumption of the Iranian nuclear program as a real threat, and does not intend to sit idly by if Tehran resumes uranium enrichment for military purposes. An Israeli political source clarified to the WSJ that if another military move is required, “Israel will not wait for explicit approval from the U.S.,” but at the same time admitted that such action may encounter opposition from the White House if a significant trigger is not found, such as clear progress towards nuclear weapons. It was also reported that, according to Israeli estimates, the Israeli and U.S. strikes set back the Iranian nuclear program by about two years. However, it was reported that some of the enriched uranium stockpiles in Isfahan remained intact and could be used by Tehran in the future if they are recovered from the rubble. Israeli security officials say that any attempt by Iran to resume the nuclear program or transfer dangerous materials will be identified in real-time. “They will continue to be in the crosshairs,” the source said, adding that Israel may again take covert action or targeted killings to prevent Iranian progress. (YWN’s Jerusalem desk is keeping you updated after tzeis ha’Shabbos in Israel)
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