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Ten Scenarios for a Possible U.S. Strike on Iran
world4 days ago

Ten Scenarios for a Possible U.S. Strike on Iran

A foreign-policy analyst outlines ten plausible scenarios as negotiations with Iran unfold, arguing Khamenei is unlikely to offer a zero-enrichment deal, Trump may favor a limited “Enforce” option over a weak agreement, Netanyahu could preempt with a strike, and the U.S. could shift through Enforce, Degrade, or Remove. The piece explores symbolic Iranian retaliation, potential escalation if miscalculations occur, possible Iranian protests, mass killings, and how such moves would test U.S. credibility and regional stability.

Netanyahu Doubts a New Iran Deal, Says Tehran Is Lying
world9 days ago

Netanyahu Doubts a New Iran Deal, Says Tehran Is Lying

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was “very skeptical” about any future deal with Iran, accusing Tehran of lying. He outlined components he believes must be in any agreement — removal of all enriched uranium from Iran, dismantling its enrichment infrastructure, a cap on ballistic missiles to 300 kilometers, and disbanding Iran’s proxy networks (Hezbollah, the Houthis, Hamas). He also indicated Israel will pursue Trump’s Gaza plan and push a shift in the US‑Israel relationship from aid to partnership.

Trump Signals Backing for Israeli Strikes on Iran's Missile Program
world10 days ago

Trump Signals Backing for Israeli Strikes on Iran's Missile Program

CBS News reports that President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago he would back Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program if diplomacy with Tehran fails. Two anonymous sources say internal U.S. military and intelligence discussions are exploring how Washington might assist, including aerial refueling and securing overflight permissions, amid ongoing talks with Iran and a redeployed U.S. carrier strike group in the region.

Trump, Netanyahu Push Iran Oil Leverage Against China
world11 days ago

Trump, Netanyahu Push Iran Oil Leverage Against China

Trump and Netanyahu vow to ramp up maximum economic pressure on Iran by targeting its oil sales to China, a move aimed at Tehran since about 80% of its oil exports go there; the effort will run alongside ongoing nuclear talks and a regional military buildup, with potential tariffs of up to 25% on countries trading with Iran under a new executive order, while both seek to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons but differ on how to reach that goal, and a second round of talks in Geneva is planned.

Netanyahu to brief Trump on Iran options as U.S.-Iran talks restart
world15 days ago

Netanyahu to brief Trump on Iran options as U.S.-Iran talks restart

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to brief President Trump in Washington on possible military options against Iran and to present fresh intelligence on Tehran’s ballistic missiles as the U.S.-Iran talks resume, pressing for broad safeguards—enrichment limits, missile restrictions and proxies. Trump signaled openness to a nuclear-focused deal, which could complicate Netanyahu’s effort to ensure Israel’s security if talks deteriorate, with Gaza and regional issues also on the agenda.

Netanyahu presses Trump to widen Iran talks in Washington visit
world15 days ago

Netanyahu presses Trump to widen Iran talks in Washington visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington to urge President Trump to expand the Iran talks beyond a narrow nuclear agreement, pushing for limits on enrichment, ballistic missiles and Tehran’s regional support. Iran maintains its program is peaceful, while the U.S. and Israel fear a limited deal could fail to curb Iran’s moves, raising the possibility of unilateral action by Israel and shaping Netanyahu’s political standing ahead of elections as indirect talks in Oman and a major U.S. military buildup unfold.

Trump–Netanyahu to press Iran talks as missile and regional tensions loom
world16 days ago

Trump–Netanyahu to press Iran talks as missile and regional tensions loom

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet in Washington on Feb. 11 to discuss Iran, with Israel pushing for limits on Tehran’s ballistic missiles and broader concessions beyond the nuclear issue; Iran has signaled it will not accept zero enrichment and shows little willingness to concede on missiles, regional influence, or enrichment, making a diplomatic breakthrough unlikely even as US–Iran talks resume. IRGC-linked media warned of retaliation against regional supply centers if attacked. The broader picture includes a US–Saudi naval exercise and continued Syrian government–SDF handovers in Hasakah and Qamishli, alongside reported Kurdish militant activity and Khorramshahr-4 missile tests.

Gallant accuses Netanyahu of lying over pre-Oct. 7 intelligence docs
politics17 days ago

Gallant accuses Netanyahu of lying over pre-Oct. 7 intelligence docs

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant publicly denounces Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a liar and questions the PM’s pre-October 7 intelligence documents, arguing Netanyahu is manipulating public perception. The PMO released the documents detailing security discussions blaming various defense leaders, including Gallant, for security failures in Gaza. Gallant disputes timing and actions claimed in the documents, including delays around operations against Hassan Nasrallah, and says his trust in Netanyahu was broken, stressing his priority on the state, the defense establishment, and security forces over the prime minister.

world18 days ago

Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran talks in Washington one day ahead of schedule

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet President Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss U.S.-Iran talks, insisting any deal must include limits on Iran's ballistic missiles and its support for regional militant groups. Iran’s foreign minister warned of responses if attacked as indirect talks in Oman seemed to stall, while U.S. envoys and military observers press ahead with discussions, though there was no immediate White House comment.

Netanyahu and Trump to press for Iran deal in Washington talks
world18 days ago

Netanyahu and Trump to press for Iran deal in Washington talks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet in Washington to discuss the ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations, with Netanyahu insisting any deal must curb ballistic missiles and Iran’s regional support; Trump signaled optimism that a deal is possible so Iran would have no nuclear weapons, while Iran’s foreign minister rejected concessions on missiles.

world23 days ago

Witkoff Heads to Israel for Gaza Phase II Talks with Netanyahu and Zamir

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is slated to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir in Jerusalem as Phase II of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan begins, amid tensions with Iran and the Rafah crossing reopening; Zamir has recently held discreet talks with US defense leaders in Washington, signaling a closer Israel–US defense axis involving CENTCOM and the Joint Chiefs.

politics1 month ago

Netanyahu blocks Herzog from Davos appearance at Trump's Gazan Peace Board launch

Axios reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blocked President Isaac Herzog from attending the launch of Donald Trump's Gazan Board of Peace at Davos; Trump chairs the board and has invited other world leaders, saying it will address Gaza and other global challenges in coordination with the UN, while Canada’s invitation to join BoP was withdrawn.