Israeli Attack Followed Trump's 60-Day Deadline To Iran

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran following a major Israeli attack, cautioning Tehran against retaliation. The strikes, which took place on the 61st day after a U.S.-backed ultimatum to Iran, were reportedly coordinated with the Trump administration, according to Israeli sources.

Though the air assault was carried out solely by the Israeli Air Force, senior officials in Jerusalem emphasized that the operation was not unilateral. Contrary to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's earlier comments, Israeli officials stated that President Trump had been in close contact with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and had agreed to the timing of the strikes, marking a significant escalation in the standoff with Tehran.

“Israel acted after the deadline,” said one Israeli security source, referring to the two-month window the Trump administration had reportedly given Iran to return to the negotiating table.“The 60-day warning passed. On day 61, Israel struck.”

Speaking to Fox News shortly after the operation began, President Trump confirmed the U.S. had prior knowledge of the airstrikes but did not participate militarily. Still, he signaled strong backing for the operation and indicated readiness to defend U.S. and Israeli interests in the region.

“We will defend ourselves, and we will defend Israel,” Trump said.“Several people in leadership [in Iran] will not be coming back,” he added, hinting at the reported deaths of senior Iranian officials.

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Despite the military escalation, Trump left the door open for diplomacy.“We still want to talk,” he said.“But Iran needs to understand-they cannot have a nuclear bomb. That is non-negotiable.”

Iran insists it maintains a civilian nuclear programme as weapons of mass destruction are forbidden in Islam.

Meanwhile Iranian military spokesperson accused the U.S. of facilitating the Israeli attack, claiming residential areas were targeted and threatening retaliation.“Israel acted with U.S. help... It will pay a heavy price,” he said.

Meanwhile, American officials confirmed that the U.S. had recently restocked Israel's Iron Dome interceptor supply and maintained close coordination with allies in the region, though they stressed that Washington had no direct role in the strikes.

According to Israeli security sources, the current phase of hostilities could last at least two weeks, with the potential for U.S. involvement if Iran retaliates. The U.S. Central Command remains on high alert, and President Trump is expected to attend a National Security Council meeting to assess the evolving situation.

Despite the tensions, diplomatic channels have not been fully closed. Reuters reported that talks with Iran were still scheduled to resume Sunday, underscoring the Trump administration's stated preference for a negotiated resolution-albeit one backed by force.

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