Mideast Allies Urge Delaying Iran Strikes, Favor Pressure Tactics

Israeli and Arab officials have told the Trump administration to postpone large-scale strikes on Iran, arguing the regime isn’t yet sufficiently weakened to be toppled by force and proposing alternative pressure measures—such as boosting Iranian communications, expanding sanctions, cyber actions, or targeted strikes against leaders—that could destabilize the regime and make broader military action more decisive later, as protests continue and the situation evolves.