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Israeli Intel Pushed Trump's Iran Strikes: Eli Lake Reveals 'Win-Win' Plan

US President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC on September 29, 2025. (Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP)

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Firstpost•16-03-2026, 15:39

Israeli Intel Pushed Trump's Iran Strikes: Eli Lake Reveals 'Win-Win' Plan

•Journalist Eli Lake argues Israeli intelligence, not coercion, convinced Trump to launch Iran strikes with a "win-win" plan.
•Lake states Israel provided "intelligence gold" on Ayatollah Khamenei's meeting location, leading to his assassination on Feb 28.
•Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously suggested US struck Iran due to an imminent Israeli attack, a claim Trump later downplayed.
•Israel's proven track record in the 12-Day War, disabling Iran's air defense and killing leaders, built Trump's confidence.
•This confidence in Israeli intelligence led to operations like Midnight Hammer (bombing nuclear sites) and Epic Fury.

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