As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, all eyes are now on the United States, with a final decision on whether it will formally join the conflict expected within the next 24 to 48 hours. According to high-ranking Israeli sources, while the U.S. has been a strong supporter of Israel’s stance, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities, Washington has yet to make a definitive move towards direct involvement.
A senior Israeli official, speaking to The Times of Israel on condition of anonymity, said, “We believe the U.S. may eventually join Israel’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. However, there is no pressure being applied on them. It’s entirely their decision.”
The Israeli government maintains that its recent missile strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities were coordinated only after consultations with former U.S. President Donald Trump. However, Trump has remained tight-lipped about America’s next step, fueling speculation. His only comment hinted at a strategic pause: “I like to make decisions just one second before they matter — especially in wartime, when things change rapidly.”
This uncertain stance comes at a critical moment. Last Friday’s missile strike by Israel killed several top Iranian military commanders and nine nuclear scientists, prompting Iran to launch a series of retaliatory attacks. Tehran claims it is only targeting military installations involved in the original strikes, denying accusations of civilian targets being hit — despite reports that missiles landed near Soroka Medical Center in Israel.
Sources suggest that the Biden administration, although silent for now, is weighing multiple diplomatic and military options. Talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal had stalled even before the missile exchange began. Now, with Iranian missiles reportedly breaching parts of Israel’s air defense, the conflict teeters on the edge of wider regional escalation.
Whether the U.S. will cross that line remains a crucial unanswered question — one that could reshape Middle Eastern geopolitics in a matter of hours.
