US intel did not suggest a preemptive strike from Iran before US-Israeli attack, AP sources say
- Posted on March 1, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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US intel did not suggest a preemptive strike from Iran before US-Israeli attack, AP sources say

Striking by day also offered an element of surprise, according to an Israeli military official, who said many major, rapid-fire strikes were critical to keep key Iranian officials from fleeing.