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Netanyahu's jet makes familiar flight as Trump weighs Iran strike
- Netanyahu’s jet departed Israel and headed toward the Mediterranean amid rising Iran strike discussions
- The move followed U.S. orders to evacuate several Middle East air bases, including Al Udeid in Qatar
- Officials said Netanyahu’s jet movement was regular training, not linked to imminent action
- Trump reportedly briefed on options for a strike on Iran amid the crackdown on protests
- Crete was cited as a waypoint before Netanyahu’s jet returned to Israel
- U.S. base evacuations were linked to tensions after Iran’s crackdown and potential retaliation
- Officials emphasized that the movements were routine training, not a prelude to an attack
- The context included broader regional warnings, with Trump weighing non-military targets in Tehran
- Crete’s strategic role was noted as a crossroads for U.S. and NATO forces in the region
- HRANA reported a mounting death toll from Iran’s protests, underscoring the tense backdrop
- The piece cited ongoing regional volatility as a factor in security measures
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