Israel willing to assist US against Iran if Trump requests, despite no plans to join war - report

Israel has signaled its readiness to join the United States in military action against Iran, should President Donald Trump make such a request. However, Israeli defense officials clarified that the country currently has no plans to be drawn into the ongoing US-Iran exchanges, while remaining prepared for any eventuality.

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We’ve proved that we stand with the US. I’m not sure it will be of interest to the US that Israel will join on this - but, you know, we realize that we need to stretch our muscles.

Sources close to the Israeli government expressed a desire to reaffirm their alliance with the US, stating, "We've proved that we stand with the US." They added, "I'm not sure it will be of interest to the US that Israel will join on this - but, you know, we realize that we need to stretch our muscles." This sentiment suggests a strategic willingness to support US actions, even if not actively sought.

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We’re willing to do it again, if needed.

The US and Iran have recently intensified their strikes against each other. This escalation prompted President Trump to declare that a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran was nullified. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated, "To me, I think it's over," and expressed frustration, feeling the US had "wasted a lot of time" in negotiations.

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To me, I think it's over.