The warning to Trump of an upheaval in Iran – against Netanyahu's dramatic intelligence
The Wall Street Journal published a critical article about the management of the war in Iran, revealing the discussions that preceded the campaign • According to the report, Netanyahu and senior administration officials presented Iran…
Assessment
Internal Trump administration disagreements over Iran strategy are now public. Israeli intelligence argued Iran was at a historic weak point, while then intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard warned killing Khamenei could empower a harder-line replacement. Vance initially pushed for diplomacy. Trump ultimately chose military action despite the warnings. The key question is whether Gabbard's assessment proves correct or whether this was a strategic opportunity that would have been lost without force.