President Trump: History will remember Iran, not the US midterms - opinion

An opinion piece by two former Israeli intelligence analysts urges President Donald Trump to seize the opportunity to dismantle the Islamic Republic of Iran, arguing that his legacy will be defined by Iran policy rather than the 2026 US midterm elections. The authors cite the killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei and military blows as weakening the regime but warn that Tehran retains leverage.

An opinion piece by Liron Rose and Amit Shabi, former Israeli intelligence analysts, addresses President Donald Trump directly, arguing that his legacy will be defined by his actions on Iran rather than the outcome of the 2026 US midterm elections. The authors contend that while the Democrats' victory in Congress is a political setback, Trump has a historic opportunity to end the Islamic Republic of Iran. They note that Iran factored the midterms into its strategic calculations, assuming political pressure would force US compromise. The piece references the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and military blows against Iran as having shaken the regime, but warns that the Revolutionary Guards remain powerful and that Tehran retains leverage through the Strait of Hormuz and unaccounted enriched uranium. The authors urge Trump to pursue a durable regional order rather than a quick agreement or open-ended military campaign, and to seek congressional support beyond his own party. The framing relies on a direct appeal to presidential legacy without procedural sourcing for key claims.