Both Israel and the incoming Donald Trump administration in the US are mulling strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to prevent the Shi’ite nation from developing a nuclear bomb. The Times of Israel reported citing military officials that there was an opportunity for the Israeli Defense Forces to strike Iranian nuclear facilities after the weakening of Iranian proxy groups in the Middle East and the dramatic fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria.

The IDF is worried that a weakened Iran may now expedite its nuclear development programme to maintain deterrence.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday that President-elect Donald Trump was keeping open the possibility of launching pre-emptive strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, a move inconsistent with the American policy of using diplomacy and sanctions to exert pressure on Tehran.

Trump allies and cabinet members also believe that strikes are possible given the decimation of regime proxy militias Hezbollah and Hamas in the region as well as the ouster of Assad from Syria.

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During recent calls, Trump has reportedly told Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that he is most worried about the prospect of Tehran getting a nuclear bomb; however, he wants to avoid the involvement of the US military in any conflict as well. As per the WSJ report, the Trump team has devised a “maximum pressure 2.0” strategy against the theocratic regime, with the administration now open to taking military actions.

The new plan may include sending more US military personnel to the West Asian region and selling more arms to Israel, including bunker-busting bombs.

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Earlier on Thursday, Trump said during an interview that he could go to war with Iran because Tehran plotted to assassinate him. “Anything can happen,” he said. “It’s a very volatile situation.”

According to officials cited by the WSJ, Trump contemplated launching strikes on Iran during the end of this first term as well.

(With inputs from agencies)

Both Israel and the incoming Donald Trump administration in the US are mulling strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to prevent the Shi’ite nation from developing a nuclear bomb.

Both Israel and the incoming Donald Trump administration in the US are mulling strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to prevent the Shi’ite nation from developing a nuclear bomb. The Times of Israel reported citing military officials that there was an opportunity for the Israeli Defense Forces to strike Iranian nuclear facilities after the weakening of Iranian proxy groups in the Middle East and the dramatic fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. The IDF is worried that a weakened Iran may now expedite its nuclear development programme to maintain deterrence. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday that President-elect Donald Trump was keeping open the possibility of launching pre-emptive strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, a move inconsistent with the American policy of using diplomacy and sanctions to exert pressure on Tehran. Trump allies and cabinet members also believe that strikes are possible given the decimation of regime proxy militias Hezbollah and Hamas in the region as well as the ouster of Assad from Syria. Also read: Man dies by suicide, tags Musk and Trump in last post, accuses wife of harassment During recent calls, Trump has reportedly told Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that he is most worried about the prospect of Tehran getting a nuclear bomb; however, he wants to avoid the involvement of the US military in any conflict as well. As per the WSJ report, the Trump team has devised a “maximum pressure 2.0” strategy against the theocratic regime, with the administration now open to taking military actions. The new plan may include sending more US military personnel to the West Asian region and selling more arms to Israel, including bunker-busting bombs. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Trump 'Vehemently' Opposed To Firing ATACMS Deep Into Russia × Earlier on Thursday, Trump said during an interview that he could go to war with Iran because Tehran plotted to assassinate him. “Anything can happen,” he said. “It’s a very volatile situation.” According to officials cited by the WSJ, Trump contemplated launching strikes on Iran during the end of this first term as well. (With inputs from agencies)

Both Israel, Trump team mulling launching strikes on Iranian nuclear sites: Reports

US President-elect Donald Trump will work to ensure there is &quot;proper separation&quot; between his business empire and his job as president of the United States, vice president-elect Mike Pence said on Sunday, amid fresh concerns about conflict of interest following a meeting with Indian real estate executives.

Trump, who has said he planned to turn over handling of the Trump Organization to his adult children, has come under criticism for the&nbsp;meeting on Tuesday with three Indian businessmen who are partners in a project to build a Trump-branded luxury apartment complex in Mumbai.

Pence said on the CBS program &quot;Face the Nation&quot; that Trump and his family would &quot;work with the best legal minds in this country and create the proper separation from their business enterprise during his duties as president of the United States.&quot;

A photo of the three executives meeting with Trump was posted on Twitter. Indian newspapers reported last week that the business leaders talked with the Trump Organization about expanding the Trump branded projects in India.

Incoming White House chief of staff Reince Priebus, speaking on CNN&#39;s &quot;State of the Union&quot; program, said Trump would comply with all laws and have the White House counsel&#39;s office &quot;review all of these things.&quot;

&quot;And we will have every &#39;I&#39; dotted and every &#39;T&#39; crossed, and I can assure the American people that there wouldn&#39;t be any wrongdoing&nbsp;or any sort of undue influence over any decision-making,&quot; Priebus said.

Trump, who takes office on January 20, has said his businesses will be overseen by his three grown children, Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump.

Priebus was asked if it was appropriate for family members to sit in on official meetings after Ivanka Trump attended her father&#39;s meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday.

&quot;Donald Trump has been very clear from the very beginning that his family is very important to him,&quot; Priebus said on CNN.

(Reuters)

Trump will work to ensure there is 'proper separation' between his business empire and his new job, said Mike Pence

US President-elect Donald Trump will work to ensure there is "proper separation" between his business empire and his job as president of the United States, vice president-elect Mike Pence said on Sunday, amid fresh concerns about conflict of interest following a meeting with Indian real estate executives. Trump, who has said he planned to turn over handling of the Trump Organization to his adult children, has come under criticism for the meeting on Tuesday with three Indian businessmen who are partners in a project to build a Trump-branded luxury apartment complex in Mumbai. Pence said on the CBS program "Face the Nation" that Trump and his family would "work with the best legal minds in this country and create the proper separation from their business enterprise during his duties as president of the United States." A photo of the three executives meeting with Trump was posted on Twitter. Indian newspapers reported last week that the business leaders talked with the Trump Organization about expanding the Trump branded projects in India. Incoming White House chief of staff Reince Priebus, speaking on CNN's "State of the Union" program, said Trump would comply with all laws and have the White House counsel's office "review all of these things." "And we will have every 'I' dotted and every 'T' crossed, and I can assure the American people that there wouldn't be any wrongdoing or any sort of undue influence over any decision-making," Priebus said. Trump, who takes office on January 20, has said his businesses will be overseen by his three grown children, Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump. Priebus was asked if it was appropriate for family members to sit in on official meetings after Ivanka Trump attended her father's meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday. "Donald Trump has been very clear from the very beginning that his family is very important to him," Priebus said on CNN. (Reuters)

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