Asharq Al-Awsat
·Jul 2026
Israel Tells Washington It Is Ready to Join War Against Iran Immediately
Israel signals readiness to join a renewed conflict against Iran, maintaining close coordination with US Central Command and preparing for a potential third war. Tensions rise over a possible US sale of F-35 jets to Türkiye, which Israeli officials fear could erode their regional air superiority. Israeli security sources describe growing friction with Türkiye across multiple strategic arenas, including Iran negotiations, Gaza, Syria and the eastern Mediterranean. The collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire and renewed military actions in Lebanon further heighten regional instability as Israel escalates operations to pressure Iranian leadership and influence unfolding negotiations.