Israel nearly launched major strike on Iran

Israel nearly launched major strike on Iran

Israel’s Air Force Chief, General Ohmer Tishler, has revealed that the country’s entire air force stood ready to launch a large-scale military operation against Iran on June 8. According to the general, Israeli forces prepared to strike hundreds of Iranian targets in what would have been one of the most significant operations against Tehran in recent years.

Tishler said military commanders halted the mission just one hour before takeoff. At the time, squadron leaders were already briefing pilots and crews on the details of the planned attacks.

Israeli media reports suggest that U.S. President Donald Trump played a key role in preventing the operation. According to the reports, Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel would have to face the consequences alone if it chose to attack Iran.

On June 8, Trump publicly stated that he had spoken directly with Netanyahu and made his position clear. He said he did not want another war in the Middle East and could not give Israel a green light for military action against Iran. Trump also claimed that he had succeeded in reducing the scale of Israeli military plans and noted that Netanyahu informed him about the proposed strikes only at a late stage.

The revelations highlight the intense discussions taking place behind the scenes and underline the growing international concerns over the possibility of a wider conflict between Israel and Iran.