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Israel preparing for attacks on Iranian energy sites, awaits US green light: Reuters

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04-04-2026 | 13:38

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Israel preparing for attacks on Iranian energy sites, awaits US green light: Reuters

Israel is preparing to attack Iranian energy ‌facilities but is awaiting a green light from the United States, a ⁠senior Israeli defense official said on Saturday, adding that any such attacks would likely come within the next week.

The ‌comments ⁠came after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum, sharpening ⁠focus on whether Washington would back further Israeli ⁠military action against Iran.

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