US Secretary of Defense and Israeli PM hold undisclosed talks on potential strikes against Iran
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth conducted an unannounced meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss potential new military strikes against Iran. This high-level coordination signals a significant escalation in US-Israeli strategic alignment and suggests active planning for direct or proxy engagement with Iranian targets.
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Israel for secret talks regarding potential strikes on Iran.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held closed-door discussions with US officials on military options against Iran.
Subject of reported US-Israeli deliberations for new strikes.
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