Israeli military instructed to prepare for Trump strike on Iran: report

[WhiteTara]

Source: The Hill

Senior Israeli officials told the outlet that the Israeli government instructed military commanders to prepare for a potential strike during the “very sensitive period” between now and when President-elect Joe Biden takes office on Jan. 20.

Israel is reportedly making preparations with the expectation that they would receive advance notice from the U.S. regarding any military action, but with concerns that such notification might come too close to the attack.

Israel is also preparing for the possibility of a retaliatory strike by Iran, either directly or through proxies in nearby countries.

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Trump reportedly held a meeting Thursday in the Oval Office to discuss his options, but Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller and Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dissuaded him against such actions.

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has spoken twice over the past two weeks with Miller to discuss Iran, Syria and defense cooperation.

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Saudi Arabia with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The main topic of conversation was Iran, Israeli officials told Axios.

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/527542-israeli-military-instructed-to-prepare-for-trump-strike-on-iran-report

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Merry Crisis

[McKim]

1. This is Really Scary!!!

This is really scary!!!!! I want us to return to the Iran Nuclear Agreement! I visited Iran in 2008 as a tourist and found a modern science oriented country with friendly people. Why do we always have to have enemies????

[Javaman]

10. Because the real enemy, the American public, didn't test well. nt

[Thomas Hurt]

2. We sure the Pig doesn't think he is the Antichrist...

[RockRaven]

3. Bibi (also the Sauds) wants Iran in a war, but they want US to fight it primarily, not themselves.

And Trump wants to screw Biden (and all of America for not worshipping him enough).

Starting a war with Iran on the way out the door fits both (pairs of) purposes.

[Joinfortmill]

4. I'm praying he strokes out.

[mackdaddy]

5. Iran has who knows how many anti-ship missiles pointed at the Persian Gulf.

Our Navy has very good defenses, but a retaliatory attack could still kill hundreds or thousands of our sailors.

Or sink enough tankers to close the straights and screw oil prices.

This is a dangerous and stupid game.

[roamer65]

7. The Iranians would probably pull a "Nasser" on the Hormuz straits.

Line up a few tankers in the shipping channel and sink them. Blocking it for years.

Just like President Nasser did to the Suez Canal in the 1967 Six Day war.

[keithbvadu2]

6. Tail wag the dog? Grenada 2?

Tail wag the dog? Grenada 2?

[Grokenstein]

8. Somebody ask Turtle if this is how he wants it to end

Because he could stop this all right now.
And he will be held responsible for not stopping it.

[JohnnyRingo]

9. Trump isn't going to Mar-A-Lago this week.

He's staying at the WH close to the situation room. There has to be a reason he's missing out on a round of golf.

Well, we can't have him step down in the middle of a nuclear holocaust that Iran started by being under our bombs, can we?

[EarthFirst]

12. He'll golf in Virginia again this weekend. Guaranteed.

It’s my understanding that renovations to the private residence has it uninhabitable.

Oh; he will golf while the world burns...

[bluestarone]

11. RELIGIOUS RIGHT says He's the END OF THE WORLD president. SO

Hope there happy when this ASSHOLE attacks Iran!