'At Any Cost': Israel Assesses Trump's Policy on Iran
Israel is closely monitoring US-Iran negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, though it is not directly involved. Jerusalem receives information indirectly and believes Trump and his advisers want a deal 'at any cost.' Iran, according to Reuters, has decided to take a tougher stance, creating leverage including threats to maritime routes. The IDF maintains high readiness.
Israel is closely following the negotiations between the United States and Iran over the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, acknowledging that it is not part of the direct dialogue. According to Channel 12, Jerusalem receives most of its information indirectly. Israeli officials noted with irony: 'The diplomatic path has returned in full force. Trump wants a deal, his advisers want a deal at any cost, and the Iranians understand that.' Trump himself stated: 'We are having very good discussions with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz will soon be open.' Despite cautious optimism, Israel's security establishment maintains a high level of readiness, with the IDF in contact with CENTCOM. One official described the situation: 'The distance between peace and war for Trump is the distance between the letters t, r, and u on a keyboard.' Meanwhile, an Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran has decided to take a tougher stance, believing that previous flexibility increased pressure. Iran seeks to create leverage, including threats to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.