Israel At War Thursday June 12

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Israel launches attacks tonight against Iran explosions in Teheran.

- Ambassador Huckabee: “At our Embassy in Jerusalem and closely following the situation. We will remain here all night. “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!”

- The WSJ is reporting that Israel may attack Iran in the coming days if Tehran refuses US demands in the nuclear talks. The attack may take place as early as Sunday if Iran refuses US demands to stop uranium enrichment.

- Axios is reporting that the Trump admin has told Israel that the US will NOT be directly involved in any Israeli military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, but will potentially assist with intelligence. No word on logistics.

- An Israeli official told the WSJ about the alleged precise date of an attack on Iran, and that it was intended to give Iran time to make a decision to stop uranium enrichment and allow time for American diplomatic staff and their families to leave the region.

- Trump: We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue! My entire Administration has been directed to negotiate with Iran. They could be a Great Country, but they first must completely give up hopes of obtaining a Nuclear Weapon. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

- Amit Segal (N12): The cabinet discussed the status of negotiations for the return of the hostages. The negotiating team is preparing for "close" talks depending on the progress achieved in the negotiations. 

- Trump: I don't want to say it will happen in the coming days, but an Israeli attack on Iran is definitely possible

- A senior Israeli official tells C13 News this evening: We are waiting to see what happens on Sunday (in talks between the US and Iran). If the Iranian response is one that the Americans cannot live with, then the incident could escalate very quickly on our part as well.

- White House envoy Steve Witkoff warned Republican senators that Iran could respond to an Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities with a massive missile attack that would overcome Israeli defenses and cause massive damage and casualties. 

- Trump: There is a chance of a significant conflict. I had the choice whether or not to warn the people working in the American missions - I don't want to be the one who didn't warn

- ABC News: Israel is considering taking military action against Iran in the coming days, according to three sources familiar with the situation. The sources were not aware of a specific U.S. role in an Israeli strike on Iran, though it is possible the U.S. could play a logistical role and share intelligence with Israel that could be used for such a strike.

-Israel said ready to strike Iran, possibly within days, even as nuke talks set to resume

Iran’s military has begun drills earlier than planned to focus on “enemy movements,” state media reports, as Washington withdraws personnel from the region during heightened frictions.

- Hamas kills 8 Palestinian staffers of the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to distribute food in Gaza after attacking a bus of workers. 

-Senior Iranian official to the New York Times: Iranian government and military officials met to discuss a response to the possibility of Israel attacking Iran. According to the report, Tehran is planning a response that will include an immediate counterattack on Israel with the launch of hundreds of ballistic missiles

- US President Donald Trump said he was less confident that Iran would agree to stop uranium enrichment in a nuclear deal with Washington, according to an interview released on Wednesday.

- WSJ: Hams transferred about 25% of the humanitarian aid it seized to its military wing terrorists. 

- Senior Iranian official tells Reuters: Rising regional tensions are 'psychological warfare' aimed at influencing Tehran's nuclear talks with the US on Sunday. Iran will not give up its right to enrich uranium despite rising regional tensions

- The International Atomic Energy Agency has made a dramatic decision: Iran is violating its obligations in nuclear inspection. The US also supported the decision formulated by European countries. The next step: Will the snapback mechanism be activated? The UN Security Council will impose the same sanctions on Iran. Iran has threatened to take action related to its nuclear program if the decision is passed, and even if the snapback mechanism is activated