The Israeli PM is reportedly set to request Washington\u2019s support for new military action against Tehran\u2019s ballistic missile program<\/p>\n
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly plans to ask US President Donald Trump to approve or join new military strikes against Iran\u2019s ballistic missile facilities, The Washington Post has claimed ahead of their meeting on Monday.
\nIn June, the US and Israel conducted a joint airstrike campaign against Iranian nuclear sites. The attack was initiated despite prior assessments from US intelligence and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) which found no evidence that Iran was actively building a nuclear weapon.
\nThe Washington Post reported that Netanyahu is expected to brief Trump on Monday about Israeli intelligence suggesting that Iran is rapidly reconstituting its ballistic missile program, damaged earlier this year.
\nThe outlet stated that Netanyahu will seek a \u201cgreen light for another strike against the Islamic republic\u2019s ballistic missile program, possibly as part of a joint operation with the US.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Monday\u2019s meeting comes amid visible strain between the two leaders. CNN has reported that Trump has \u201cgrown wary of Israeli actions\u201d and that their relationship has \u201cbecome strained\u201d as Netanyahu has repeatedly asked Trump to approve more aggressive military actions in the region this year.
\nA fresh point of friction emerged last week when Israel unilaterally recognized the breakaway region of Somaliland, a move condemned by bodies like the African Union and Arab League, and nations including T\u00fcrkiye and Saudi Arabia. When asked if Washington would follow Israel\u2019s lead, Trump pointedly told the New York Post, \u201cNo.\u201d
\nAnalysts cited by The Washington Post suggest Trump, who has touted his role as a Middle East peacemaker, may be reluctant to authorize new strikes that could ignite a broader conflict. The leaders are also at odds over implementing the Gaza ceasefire, with the US pushing its peace plan while Israel has been reluctant to withdraw forces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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