From the nuclear program and missiles to regime change: The question of American backing
As the days pass, tension in Jerusalem mounts ahead of President Trump's decision on the question of striking Iran. Against the backdrop of political sensitivity in Israel and the US, the defense establishment is preparing…
Assessment
Israel's security establishment is watching Washington closely as Trump's decision on striking Iran approaches. The preference for a joint U.S.-Israel operation signals recognition that acting alone risks only postponing the next confrontation. Without a significant blow to Iran's nuclear and military capabilities, the cycle of escalation will repeat. The political sensitivity in both countries makes the coming days critical.