{"id":19038,"date":"2025-06-17T20:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T20:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=19038"},"modified":"2025-06-17T20:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T20:55:09","slug":"israel-expects-u-s-to-join-strikes-on-iran-as-war-escalates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/17\/israel-expects-u-s-to-join-strikes-on-iran-as-war-escalates\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel Expects U.S. to Join Strikes on Iran as War Escalates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-Israel estimates that its ally, the United States, will join its ongoing attacks on Iran that began last Friday, according to Hebrew media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\" data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1004\">Israel\u2019s public broadcasting authority quoted a senior unnamed Israeli official on Tuesday saying Tel Aviv believes U.S. President Donald Trump will join the attacks on Iran. \u201cTrump will want to be remembered as someone who took part, not someone who stood aside,\u201d the source added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1287\">With implicit U.S. backing, Israel launched a major offensive at dawn Friday using dozens of fighter jets. It struck nuclear facilities, missile bases, and assassinated top military commanders and nuclear scientists\u2014resulting in 224 deaths and 1,277 injuries, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1537\">Later that evening, Iran began its response with a series of ballistic missile and drone attacks\u201411 waves in total\u2014killing 24 and injuring 592 people as of Monday morning, alongside significant material damage, per Israel\u2019s Government Press Office.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-58\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c551629e-ff80-4d09-a1c6-4d0fb5e2ab12\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-25\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\"><strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"91\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Israel Presses for U.S. Backing to Strike Iran\u2019s Fordow Nuclear Site<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">The Israeli official warned, \u201cIf the U.S. doesn\u2019t join, we\u2019ll only be able to cause limited damage to the Fordow nuclear facility.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">According to the broadcasting authority, \u201cTrump\u2019s change in tone signals he may join the assault on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/17\/iran-launches-new-missile-barrage-on-central-israel-injuring-5\/\">Iran<\/a>.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">On Tuesday, Trump declared on Truth Social: \u201cIran must surrender unconditionally,\u201d adding, \u201cI have no desire to negotiate with Iran.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">Israel and the U.S. accuse Iran of seeking nuclear weapons. Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, aimed at power generation. Notably, Israel is the region\u2019s only nuclear power and is not subject to international oversight. It has also maintained occupations in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon for decades.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">Trump further stated: \u201cWe have complete control over Tehran\u2019s skies. We know where the Supreme Leader is hiding\u2014but we won\u2019t take him out now.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">Channel 13 reported that Israel continues preparations for a potential strike on the Fordow facility\u2014considered one of Iran\u2019s most secure and vital nuclear sites.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">Officials said: \u201cFordow is on the IDF\u2019s target list, and Israel will decide when to attack.\u201d However, they noted that \u201cthe quality of the strike will be lower without U.S. support.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18829\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18829\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18829 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/89622.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. President Donald Trump \" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/89622.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/89622-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/89622-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Israel estimates that its ally, the United States, will join its ongoing attacks on Iran that began last Friday, according to Hebrew media.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-60\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"86d68851-74e3-41a4-9fdb-406f3ace8f09\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-26\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"><strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"85\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Fordow Strike Looms as U.S. Warships Signal Deeper Involvement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant addressed the issue in a situation assessment, citing direct dialogue between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, and Trump.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-19\" data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"3132\">Israel Hayom emphasized the importance of Washington\u2019s involvement. \u201cIsrael has hit most of Iran\u2019s nuclear facilities except the most critical one\u2014Fordow, fortified inside a mountain 90 meters underground.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-20\" data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3366\">The paper noted only the U.S. possesses the B-2 stealth bomber capable of penetrating and destroying such a deeply buried site. The B-2 is a long-range, multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\" data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3488\">On Tuesday, Israeli National Security Council chief Tzachi Hanegbi said, \u201cWe won\u2019t end this war without hitting Fordow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-22\" data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3637\">A senior Israeli official added, \u201cThe arrival of U.S. destroyers and warships in the region is evidence that Trump is already involved in the war.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18982\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18982\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18982 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/193-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tel Aviv and Tehran view each other as arch-enemies. This latest Israeli offensive marks the largest of its kind, shifting from covert &quot;shadow wars&quot; to full-scale military confrontation.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/193-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/193-3-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/193-3-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iran Israel war escalation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-23\" data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3860\">The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that a third U.S. destroyer entered the eastern Mediterranean to intercept Iranian missiles aimed at Israel, while a second aircraft carrier group moved toward the Arabian Sea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-24\" data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"4048\">Tel Aviv and Tehran view each other as arch-enemies. This latest Israeli offensive marks the largest of its kind, shifting from covert &#8220;shadow wars&#8221; to full-scale military confrontation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-Israel estimates that its ally, the United States, will join its ongoing attacks on Iran that began last Friday, according to Hebrew media. Israel\u2019s public broadcasting authority quoted a senior unnamed Israeli official on Tuesday saying Tel Aviv believes U.S. President Donald Trump will join the attacks on Iran. \u201cTrump will want to be remembered &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17321,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[1771,177,167,1824],"class_list":["post-19038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-donald-trump","tag-iran","tag-israel","tag-the-united-states"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Israel Expects U.S. to Join Strikes on Iran as War Escalates - Watan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Israel anticipates full U.S. involvement in its ongoing 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