U.S. President Donald Trump told Israel’s Channel 12 that he is considering a massive attack larger than any previous operations and is close to making a decision, Channel 12 reports.

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“Relations with Bibi are very good. I would meet with him if he is here,” Trump said. - Axios

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Trump told Axios he is considering a “massive attack” on Iran, potentially larger than previous U.S. strikes, but said no decision has been made. Two U.S. officials confirmed no new military orders have been issued.

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Trump said Iran is seeking negotiations but “hasn’t received enough pain yet,” while warning that further Houthi attacks on shipping would lead the U.S. to hold Tehran responsible.

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Japanese Red Army terrorist Kōzō Okamoto, who took part in the 1972 Lod Airport massacre that killed 24 people, has died in Beirut, Lebanon, Walla reported.

Okamoto was imprisoned in Israel for 13 years before being released in a 1985 prisoner exchange and later receiving

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Trump said Israel would join a U.S. attack on Iran “in two minutes” if asked, but said Washington does not need its help. He warned that Israeli involvement could bring Iranian retaliation.

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Tasnim reports that a missile struck a coastal area near Suza city on Iran’s Qeshm Island at around 18:50 local time following what it described as a U.S. attack.

Initial reports indicated the strike hit the shoreline area, with authorities assessing possible damage. https://t.co/ocaF71Ud87

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Brent crude tops $100 a barrel, jumping more than 6% as Middle East tensions and shipping disruptions fuel supply concerns. https://t.co/xiEL8mkesH

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Prime Minister Netanyahu will hold a security meeting on Friday

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Western intelligence agencies assess that Iran may initiate military action against Israel, believing Jerusalem is reluctant to resume the war and seeking to exploit reported strains in U.S.-Israel relations, Ynet reported.

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Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said the Al-Abdali border crossing came under a renewed hostile drone attack on Thursday evening, causing material damage but no injuries.

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OPEC+ is expected to approve another output increase for September at its August 2 meeting, with seven key members likely raising their production target by around 188,000 barrels per day, Reuters reported. The move comes despite disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war limiting some

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The IAEA said it is aware of a U.S.-Saudi plan to request nuclear verification work as part of their cooperation deal, but has not yet received a formal request. The watchdog said it is ready to work with Washington and Riyadh to implement the required safeguards.

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The U.S. Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led resolution seeking to halt the Iran war without congressional authorization, voting 49-47 against advancing the measure.

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The vote reflected growing concerns in Congress over the conflict, including among some Republicans.

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The likelihood of Israel joining the strikes is increasing, with the IDF on high alert ahead of a possible confrontation with Iran, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported.

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Israel is waiting for a green light from Trump and wants to strike targets that have not been hit so far, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported.

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NEW: Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security consultation with senior defense officials, saying Israel is “preparing for every possibility” and warning that if Iran attacks Israel, “it will suffer a crushing blow.” https://t.co/xAzh5prVmZ

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The Netanyahu-Trump meeting expected next week remains unconfirmed, with neither side explaining why. If Israel enters the fighting, Netanyahu is unlikely to travel to Washington, i24NEWS reported.

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Israel is awaiting Trump’s decision tonight on whether to escalate against Iran, with Israeli officials saying Jerusalem is prepared to act if Washington gives the green light.

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Officials said it is still unclear whether a new campaign is imminent. Israel remains on alert, but no new public Home Front Command instructions have been issued. https://t.co/e7LNBE0PQH

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