On Aug 1 an Israeli official said US President Trump is closer than ever to
approving a major military strike on Iran, though no decision is final. US
options reportedly focus on precise, limited strikes on specific Iranian energy
facilities, and US planners prefer Israel not to participate in an initial
phase. Israel assesses a significant US attack would likely prompt Iranian
military retaliation against Israel and could draw Israel into wider fighting;
Israeli defense forces are on high alert.
