The American media outlet Axios reported on Saturday, January 26, that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has asked Donald Trump to delay military action against the Islamic Republic. The goal of this request is to provide more time for Israel to prepare for a potential Iranian response.

According to Axios sources, Israel is concerned that the current U.S. plan for an attack, especially if limited to targeting the security forces of the Islamic Republic, may not seriously destabilize the government.

The report emphasizes that the option of military action remains on the table for the U.S., and Washington officials have stated that this option could be implemented if the killing of protesters in Iran resumes. At the same time, the United States is strengthening its military presence in the region.