Internet reports that two people familiar with the matter said Trump and senior White House officials had already expected Israel to launch an attack on Iran on Thursday night, U.S. time. Earlier today, Trump was asked what Israel told him that led the government to push American personnel to leave the area. Trump replied: "They didn't tell me anything, but I said, look, there could be a large-scale conflict." Behind the scenes, sources said his closest advisers were preparing for air strikes.（CNN）