US gave regional allies heads up on Israel's planned attack on Iran

 

US gave regional allies heads up on Israel's planned attack on Iran The U.S. State Department informed several regional allies in the Middle East about Israel’s imminent strike on Iran hours before the attack occurred, according to three sources familiar with the matter. In a diplomatic note sent on Thursday afternoon, the State Department confirmed that the Israeli operation was scheduled for late Thursday. Qatar was among the countries that received early warning. The note emphasized that the United States was not involved in or supporting the Israeli strikes, reiterating President Donald Trump’s position favoring peace in the region while firmly opposing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Israel launched a series of strikes across Iran on Friday, targeting nuclear facilities, missile factories, and military commanders, indicating a potential prolonged operation to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The U.S. State Department has yet to respond to requests for comment.

Israel claims to have hit over 100 targets across Iran, including Iran's main uranium enrichment site at Natanz, and has killed senior military leaders, including the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces and a Revolutionary Guards commander. In retaliation, Iran launched about 100 drones toward Israeli territory, which Israel is working to intercept. Iranian media reported explosions, including near Natanz, and Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards said their top commander, Hossein Salami, was killed, with reports also indicating damage to the Guards' headquarters in Tehran and civilian casualties, including children.

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