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Tel Aviv: Israel told the United States that it will take unilateral military action against Iran, citing Iran’s ballistic missile programme. Israeli officials told their American counterparts that if Iran’s programme crosses ‘the red line’ they set on ballistic missiles, according to The Jerusalem Post.
According to Israel, Iran's expansion of its military capabilities poses an existential threat, and therefore, it will not allow Tehran to develop it further. Sources told Jerusalem Post that Israel will dismantle Iran’s missile production and launch infrastructure, and this has been conveyed in recent weeks through diplomatic and military exchanges.
Israel has outlined plans to dismantle the programme by striking key manufacturing and storage facilities of Iran.
“We told the Americans we will strike alone if Iran crosses the red line we set on ballistic missiles,” one source told The Jerusalem Post.
However, Israel informed that Iran is yet to cross the “redline”, and Israel is constantly monitoring Iranian activities.
An Israeli senior defence official told The Jerusalem Post that Israel will not permit Tehran to rebuild a strategic weapons system that could threaten Israel. The official added that Israel reserves full freedom of military action.
According to Israel administration, US President Donald Trump might only favour a limited military action on Iran, which would leave Tehran’s core capabilities intact.
“The worry is he might choose a few targets, declare success, and leave Israel to deal with the fallout, just like with the Houthis,” The Jerusalem Post quoted an Israeli official.
Meanwhile, analysts cited by Ynet Global said the US appeared willing to consider compromises aimed at reviving a nuclear agreement that would lift sanctions on Iran, according to The Times of India.