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According to the Financial Times, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planned an attack on Iran earlier this month that would have been more intense than the February strikes, but the Trump administration opposed the military operation.

Sources cited by the Financial Times suggested that the proposed strikes represented a significant escalation in Israel’s military posture toward Iran. The report indicates that without US opposition, the operation would likely have proceeded.

The report also notes that both US and Israeli officials have suggested it would not be unreasonable for the war to resume after the US and Israeli elections, indicating ongoing tensions and potential for further military action in the coming months.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post

Update 15:02: Financial Times reports Netanyahu planned more intense Iran strikes this month but Trump opposed the operation, which would have been significantly escalatory.