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Posted on June 13, 2025
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The US warned regional allies about Israel's attack on Iran, targeting nuclear sites to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
By Aram Roston, Humeyra Pamuk and Michelle Nichols
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. State Department informed a number of regional allies in the Middle East of Israel's looming strike on Iran hours before the attack took place, three sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.
In a diplomatic note sent out Thursday afternoon, the State Department confirmed that the Israeli attack was set to take place late on Thursday. Qatar was among the countries which received the heads up.
Washington was not involved in Israel's operation and was not providing any support, the note said, adding that President Donald Trump has been very clear on his desire for peace in the region but at the same time has been firm that Tehran cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.
Israel launched a barrage of strikes across Iran on Friday, saying it had attacked nuclear facilities and missile factories and killed military commanders in what could be a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon.
The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(Reporting by Aram Roston, Humeyra Pamuk and Michelle Nichols; Editing by Daniel Wallis)
The US State Department informed regional allies in the Middle East about Israel's planned strike on Iran hours before the attack occurred.
Israel launched a series of strikes across Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and missile factories, and reportedly killed military commanders.
According to the diplomatic note, Washington was not involved in Israel's operation and did not provide any support.
Qatar was among the countries that received advance notice about the Israeli attack.
President Trump has expressed a strong desire for peace in the region, as stated in the diplomatic note.
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