Israel, Iran conflict to last 'weeks, not days' CNN reports
The operation is moving forward with "implicit US approval," the sources added.
Israel's Operation Rising Lion against Iran is expected to take “weeks, not days," CNN reported Saturday night, citing White House and Israeli officials.
The operation is moving forward with "implicit US approval," the sources added.
United States President Donald Trump's administration "has not critiqued the weeks-long timeframe in private discussions," an Israeli official told CNN.
When asked about the length of the operation, the White House official stated it depended on Iran's response.
“The Trump administration firmly believes this can be solved by continuing negotiations with the US,” the official said, adding that the US was not going to direct Israel to do anything but defend itself.
Three killed in latest Iranian barrage, bringing total to nine
Two women and one 10-year-old boy have been killed, and at least 130 injuries have been reported following the latest Iranian missile barrage on Israel early Sunday morning, Magen David Adom announced.A mass casualty event has been declared at one of the impact sites in central Israel. Additionally, the Home Front Command has estimated that some 35 people are still missing as searches continue.
