Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the United States that Israel is prepared to target Iranian military establishments, excluding nuclear or oil facilities, as reported by The Washington Post on Monday. During a recent phone call between Biden and Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister expressed his intention to focus on Iran’s military infrastructure.
Following the news, both the Prime Minister’s office and The White House refrained from commenting. In response, Israel released a statement affirming its commitment to considering US input while making independent decisions in the interest of national security.
US Influence on Israel’s Actions
Sources mentioned by The Washington Post emphasized the avoidance of any perception of political interference in the US elections in Israel’s potential response to Iran. Netanyahu’s perceived moderation played a role in Biden’s decision to provide advanced missile defense systems to Israel.
Despite tensions, President Biden has publicly stated his opposition to Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear-related sites following an Iranian attack on Israel earlier this month.
Reuters contributed to this report.