Trump: Large-scale Iran attack decision imminent, Israel ready to join in minutes

President Donald Trump said a decision on a large-scale attack against Iran is imminent and that Israel would participate within minutes if requested. Trump revealed in an interview with Axios that he is seriously considering resuming major combat operations in Iran, potentially larger than the "epic rage" operation that began on February 28.

"We are considering a large-scale attack. It will be an attack of unprecedented scale, and a decision will be made soon," Trump stated. "We have completed all preparations." In the brief interview, Trump acknowledged that a decision on a large-scale attack would have repercussions but said he had not yet made a decision and had not given new orders to the military.

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We are considering a large-scale attack. It will be an attack of unprecedented scale, and a decision will be made soon. We have completed all preparations.

Trump mentioned that Israel "will participate within two minutes if I ask," but also stated that he "doesn't need anyone's help" for the new operation against Iran. Axios reported that Trump suggested Israel's participation in airstrikes would have consequences, hinting at the possibility of Iranian retaliation against Israel.

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Israel will participate within two minutes if I ask

President Trump said Iran wants negotiations but is not ready for a deal at this time, stating, "They have not suffered enough yet." Before the first ceasefire on April 7, Trump had strongly pressured Iran with statements like "If they don't open the Strait of Hormuz, they will face the Stone Age" and "An entire civilization will disappear and never return." However, the war has continued for five months.

The U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a ceasefire with Iran on April 17. However, after Iran attacked oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, airstrikes resumed. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on the 22nd that it had significantly intensified its offensive by deploying B-1 long-range strategic bombers, continuing airstrikes for the 12th consecutive day, according to Axios.

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They have not suffered enough yet.