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The Trump administration came “very close” to approving a military strike against Iran on at least one occasion in recent weeks, according to several sources familiar with the discussions, i24NEWS reports. The revelation comes amid ongoing American-Israeli discussions about potentially resuming major military operations against Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, meeting Prime Minister Netanyahu at Ovda Air Base in southern Israel, where American fighter jets and refueling aircraft are stationed.