Netanyahu orders 48-hour push to strike Iran targets — NYT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the country’s military to maximise strikes on Iran’s military-industrial infrastructure within a 48-hour window, according to The New York Times, citing Israeli officials.

The directive was reportedly issued after Netanyahu received a plan from Donald Trump outlining a potential pathway to end the conflict with Iran.

According to the report, the accelerated timeline reflects growing concern in Israel’s leadership that diplomatic negotiations with Tehran could begin imminently, potentially limiting further military operations.

The newspaper suggests that the urgency behind the order underscores Netanyahu’s intent to inflict maximum impact on Iran’s military industry before any shift toward a negotiated settlement.

By Tamilla Hasanova