The window for striking Iran is closing: the calendar complicates Trump | Avi Ashkenazi

The window for striking Iran is closing: the holiday calendar in the US may significantly shorten the time frame for military action. Trump prioritizes negotiations, but Israel is skeptical about the chances of a deal with Iran.

The window for striking Iran is closing, according to Avi Ashkenazi in an article in Maariv. Trump prioritizes negotiations with Iran, but Israel and regional states are skeptical about the chances of a deal. No one in Israel, according to the article, believes the Iranians will change their stance on the nuclear issue or ballistic missiles. The article describes the Iranians as a determined people with great patience, noting that the percentage of educated people in Iran is higher than in Israel. After Trump's midterm defeat in the US, the window for a strike is limited until early January, but the US holiday calendar may shorten it further. The planned third campaign, according to Trump administration officials, is expected to be short, violent, and lethal, targeting Iranian infrastructure such as bridges, roads, power plants, and military bases.