Senior advisers to President Trump reportedly prefer that Israel strike Iran first rather than the US launching an initial attack.
i24 reports that according to two sources familiar with the discussions, the advisers have said in closed-door conversations that an Israeli strike would likely trigger an Iranian response, which could in turn help build broader support among American voters for subsequent US military action.
Despite these discussions, the current assessment among officials is that any potential strike on Iran would most likely be carried out jointly by the US and Israel. Sources close to the President also indicate there is growing understanding within his inner circle that the US is moving toward military action against Iran.
The conversations reportedly reflect strategic thinking about sequencing, public support, and alliance coordination, rather than a finalized operational decision. Still, the alignment between Washington and Jerusalem appears to be tightening as tensions with Tehran continue to rise.
