Trump admin is sending dozens of additional refueling planes to Israel in preparation for a potential expansion of military operations against Iran, reports Axios citing sources
Newsquawk Staff ·
- President Trump is considering a wide-ranging offensive that could include strikes on Iranian power plants, nuclear facilities, and the Pickaxe Mountain underground site.
- The deployment of additional refueling planes at Ben Gurion International Airport has created political friction in Israel, as officials fear the move could cause mass flight cancellations ahead of upcoming elections.
Sources
- Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 23rd October 2026
- US President Trump on Iran, says may do it a little bit further
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- An Israeli military official told Channel 12 that here is no reason to launch an attack on Iran before the elections; If we detect preparations in Iran for an attack, we will act
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