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US reportedly pressed Israel to strike Iran, sources say

Original: "The U.S. pressed Israel to strike Iran during discussions between the two countries over the past two weeks, sources to

Israeli newspaper Maariv reports that during discussions between Washington and Jerusalem over the past two weeks, the United States pressed Israel to carry out a strike on Iran. Sources cited say American officials believed Israel would be interested in striking Iran before its own elections. Neither government has confirmed the report, and details remain limited.

Why now: Claims of US pressure on Israel to attack Iran come at a moment of heightened regional tension and speculation ahead of Israeli elections.

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