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Iran planned Israel attack if ceasefire failed

Iran was prepared to strike Israel at 20:00 last night if a Lebanon ceasefire wasn't implemented, but held off after Trump announced a ceasefire.

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Iranian state media linked to the IRGC claims that last night Iran was ready to launch a massive missile attack against Israel if it did not halt its military operation in Lebanon. According to the report, Iran was prepared to strike at 20:00 local time but held off after President Trump announced a ceasefire. The source told Tasnim news agency that the attack would have proceeded if the ceasefire hadn't been implemented. This revelation highlights how close the region came to a major escalation before diplomatic intervention.
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17 AprIsrael War Live

The source provided specific timing details, stating the attack was planned for 8 PM local time, and revealed that missile launchers had been put into operational mode.

17 Apr@Osint613

The source specifies the planned attack time was 8 PM and that all preparations were complete, reversing after Trump's 7 PM declaration.

17 AprDD Geopolitics

The source added specific details, stating missile launchers were placed in operational mode to destroy predetermined targets and that the attack was planned for 8:00 PM local time.

17 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

The report specifies the attack was planned for 20:00 (8 PM) yesterday and that all preparations, including missile launchers, were completed.

17 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

The source provided additional context, stating Iran's efforts to secure Trump's commitment 'finally paid off' and that Trump announced the ceasefire around 7 PM Iran time.

17 AprБелорусский силовик 🇧🇾

The new report specifies that the planned Iranian missile launch was contingent on Israel continuing its military operation in Lebanon, and that US intervention directly stopped Israel's actions.

17 Apr@clashreport

Tasnim news agency reports Iran was prepared to strike at 20:00 local time but held off after Trump announced a ceasefire.

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