Trump to notify Israel before attacking Iran

Published February 19th, 2026 - 07:07 GMT
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U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrive to speak to journalists during a joint press conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 29, 2025. Photo by JIM WATSON / AFP

ALBAWABA - Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported, citing a military source, that the United States will notify Israel a time ahead if it decides to launch an attack on Iran.

This comes amid reports by Axios that U.S. President Donald Trump is close to a major war in the Middle East. 

The sources mentioned that this time, a military action will be jointly conducted by the U.S. and Israel and will be more existential for the Iranian regime, unlike the Israeli-led 12-day war last June.

Last June, the U.S. attacked Iran, targeting its underground nuclear facilities.

It is worth mentioning that the U.S. and Iran are holding talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, and they announced making minor progress. 

Trump's advisers, Jared Kushner and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, met with Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, for three hours on Tuesday.