Israel’s PM Commits to Striking Only Military Targets in Iran: Sources
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has assured US President Joe Biden that Israel will only target military sites in Iran in response to recent Iranian missile attacks, according to sources.
The conversation took place during a phone call last week, marking the first communication between the two leaders in over seven weeks. The Israeli position was disclosed by an unnamed US official and a source familiar with the matter.
Iran launched over 180 missiles at Israel on October 1 in retaliation for the assassinations of key leaders. Biden advised Netanyahu against hitting oil or nuclear infrastructure in Iran and offered a compensation package as an incentive to comply.
Netanyahu’s decision to adopt a more moderate stance during discussions with Biden led to the authorization of deploying a THAAD anti-ballistic missile system to Israel. Israel plans a series of calibrated strikes on Iran, with the first expected before the US presidential election on November 5.
The Israeli prime minister’s strategic considerations, influenced by the recent election of Iran’s new president, underscore the complex geopolitical dynamics at play. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!