Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that, with Donald Trump’s support, his government would “finish” its job of neutralizing the threat from Iran.
Trump said he likes to deal with Tehran, but made it clear that he is considering US military action if consultations fail.
“All options are on the table,” US national security adviser Michael Waltz told Fox News on Sunday. The new administration would only talk to Iran, adding that “they will give up the entire program and don’t want to play the game like Iran has done in the past in previous negotiations.”
Earlier this month, Trump offered the Iranian regime a tough choice.
“I want to do a nuclear-free deal with Iran,” he told the New York Post. “I would prefer to bomb hell then.”
In politics, like business, Trump’s proud “art of contract” relies heavily on violent threats, but analysts question how well it works with Tehran. They also warn that as Iran’s nuclear capabilities progress, the window for diplomatic resolution of conflict with Tehran will narrow each time it passes through the moon, and Netanyahu will take part in a joint strike at Iran’s nuclear facility Working to persuade you to be vulnerable.
The Israeli Prime Minister tried to persuade the US administration to take part in military action against Iran, including Trump. During his first term at the White House, Trump declined, consistent with his goal of keeping the United States out of foreign wars.
However, in 2018, Trump met another Netanyahu request and withdrew the US from a multilateral agreement three years ago that restricted Iran’s programs in return for sanctions relief. Since then, Iran has advanced nuclear development, and has now increased its 60% rich uranium content. In other words, it’s a small technical step from the production of weapon-grade fission materials.
Tehran claims he has no intention of creating nuclear weapons and is a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, but the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says that if Iran’s nuclear sites are threatened, they will be able to do so. He argues that he can support the policy.
Israel and Iran launched a series of attacks on each other last year, leading to Israeli airstrikes on October 25th, causing major damage to Iran’s air defense.
The damage, coupled with Israel’s crippling campaign against Hezbollah, the region’s most important ally, has made Iran the most militarily vulnerable for decades.
Netanyahu wanted to stand side by side with new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday to exploit the vulnerability.
“For the past 16 months, Israel has hit Iran’s fear axis a strong blow. Under President Trump’s strong leadership and with your unreliable support, we will be finished. It can and will definitely be done,” he said.
The US Intelligence Agency has explained a reporter’s group that believes Israel is likely to attack Iran’s nuclear sites in the first half of 2025. . US officials also said such strikes could trigger Tehran’s decision to retreat Iran’s program in just a few months at best and take a critical step towards creating weapons-grade uranium.
Whatever the fears in Washington, the Trump administration approved the sale of a guidance kit for a Blu-109 bomb that will destroy the bunker earlier this month.
Netanyahu was the first foreign visitors to be invited to the White House after Trump’s reelection, and the two leaders said, “some possible out of active military support against movement attacks.” We discussed the level of American support. Intellectual, fueling, or other support – more limited political support for the forced ultimate.”
Raz Zimmt, a researcher at the National Security Institute in Tel Aviv and an Iranian expert, said another clock was etched in his diplomacy with Iran. Under the 2015 nuclear agreement, the remaining signatories, including the UK, France and Germany, could cause a “snapback” of all international sanctions on Iran, but leverage expired in October this year. “Use” or lose it” in the European capital. If the mechanism is triggered, it could lead to further escalation, Zimmt said.
“I think there will be a very limited diplomatic window of opportunity until August or September to reach a certain kind of settlement between Iran and the United States,” he said. “If there was no agreement before then… it would be much easier for Netanyahu to gain not only a green light (from Washington) but perhaps some kind of military capability that makes it easier for Israel to achieve something broader and more effective. I think it will be. Impact.
Netanyahu regularly describes Trump as the “best friend” Israel has ever had in the White House. This is an explanation echoed by Rubio and other regimes, but their friendship goes under decisive tests as Israel continues to push the case for an attack on Iran. .
Arian Tabatabai, Pentagon policy adviser to the Biden administration, said it “fosters tensions between the administration’s “control” camps and more traditional Republicans who are leaning towards a stronger approach to Iran.” .
“These early days are not yet clear. Which groups influence interagency processes and ultimately drive policy, but that’s also a factor,” Tabatabai said.
Trump takes pride in keeping the US out of foreign wars, but he shows that he is ready to take military action against Tehran, and in January 2020, Revolutionary Security Guard Commander Kasem in Baghdad – Ordered to assassinate Suleimani by a drone.
Saudi Arabia reportedly offers to mediate to avoid a big fire, but even if Trump wants to hit the deal, Alex Vatanka, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, frowns Trump’s eyebrows It was easy to backfire when the negotiation style became Tehran.
“The Trump style is that he gets heavier,” Vatanka said. “But Ali Khamenei has to be very careful about how he reacts to Trump, so his personal image has not been corrupted.”
“Iran is weakening in the region – there is no doubt about that, but they still claim to be a major supporter of the Islamic cause that endures bullying in the West,” he added. “So the possibility of working in certain countries in Europe or Latin America is not necessarily in cooperation with the Iranian regime.”
