Trump Would Back Israeli Strikes If Talks Fail
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Washington — President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December that the United States would support Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program if diplomatic talks fail, U.S. media reported. U.S. military and intelligence officials discussed potential assistance options including aerial refueling and diplomatic overflight permissions, while Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE publicly refused to permit attack overflights. U.S.-Iran indirect talks are scheduled in Geneva this week, mediated by Oman. On Feb. 17 Trump warned Tehran of consequences and said he would be indirectly involved in ongoing diplomatic negotiations. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- December 2025: Trump met Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago; discussions on Iran reported.
- June 2025: Trump referenced a prior B-2 strike on Iranian nuclear targets (as cited in coverage).
- Feb. 15, 2026: Xinhua/CBS reported Trump would back Israeli strikes if talks fail.
- Feb. 17, 2026: Trump warned Iran publicly and said he would be indirectly involved.
- Late Feb. 2026: U.S.-Iran indirect talks scheduled in Geneva, mediated by Oman.
- Articles Published:
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Israeli and U.S. political and military planners strengthened deterrence leverage and contingency options by publicly aligning over potential operations, potentially improving their diplomatic bargaining positions ahead of Geneva talks.
Iranian civilians and regional populations face heightened security risks and potential diplomatic isolation as public discussion of strikes and logistical preparation increases regional tension.
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