At Trump's request, Israel cleared way for U.S. bombers in Iran

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Source: Axios

At the request of the Trump administration, the Israeli Air Force took out multiple Iranian air defense systems in the 48 hours leading up to the U.S. strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, three U.S. and Israeli officials told Axios.

Why it matters: Trump's historic decision to join Israel's war against Iran marked the culmination of months of intense — and at times strained — U.S.-Israeli coordination over Tehran's nuclear program.

That partnership peaked in the final hours before the strike, when Israel played a direct role in enabling the U.S. military operation.

"I want to thank and congratulate Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu," Trump said in an address to the nation Saturday after announcing the unprecedented strikes.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/06/22/trump-israel-iran-strikes-air-defenses

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1. "I'd like to congratulate myself for congratulating Bibi."

[NGeorgian]

2. At the request of the Trump administration.....in the 48 hours leading up to the U.S. strike,,

So much for not deciding on Thursday.