Israeli Official: Tensions at Boiling Point, on the Verge of Escalation

BlockBeats News, August 2nd. According to Israel's Channel 12 News, an Israeli official stated: "The current tense situation has reached a peak and is on the brink of eruption." Israel's assessment is that U.S. President Trump "is closer than ever to a significant strike on Iran, but there is currently no definitive conclusion." Israel has currently raised its alert level. The official stated: "We estimate that Trump has not yet decided on the scale of the attack, and it is currently unclear whether he wants Israel to be involved in the initial stage of the operation." He added that Trump considers negotiations to be merely "a waste of time" and is "angry, frustrated, and dismayed." According to the official, the White House's proposed plan to Trump supports Israel's assessment, which involves a large-scale, targeted attack on energy facilities that could destabilize the Iranian regime.

The official said: "Such a strong strike can be carried out promptly and may not necessarily trigger an 'energy war' that would lead to a global increase in energy prices. The target will be specific facilities that could have a significant impact on the Iranian people. It is currently unclear whether Trump will choose this option or continue to maintain the blockade until the midterm elections. It is not a question of 'whether to take action' but 'when to take action.' All signs indicate that Trump seems to have no choice but to move in this direction." (FXStreet)