According to the New York Times, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered extensive military strikes against targets in Iran. The reported motivation is to accelerate military operations before any potential peace negotiations could begin.
Netanyahu's primary concern is that US President Donald Trump could announce the opening of peace negotiations with Iran at any time. In an apparent attempt to prevent such diplomatic efforts, Israel is reportedly targeting critical infrastructure in Iran.
The move reflects growing tensions over the possibility of Trump-led diplomatic initiatives in the region, with Netanyahu seemingly seeking to shape the military situation on the ground before such discussions could commence.