Trump team pushes Israel to strike Iran first to reduce US political risks
Former President Donald Trump’s team wants Israel to deliver the first strike against Iran, aiming to minimize political risks for the United States. This approach is intended to persuade the American public of the need for a military operation, with Iran’s retaliatory strike providing justification for subsequent US actions.
The White House hopes Israel will initiate the attack, though a joint operation remains possible. The US supports regime change in Iran but seeks to avoid American military casualties. Options include a limited strike to pressure Iran or a larger-scale operation potentially involving a “decapitation strike” on Iranian leadership.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the deaths of Iranian leaders as murder, expressing concern over the loss of skilled experts due to ongoing conflicts. Previously, the death of Ebrahim Raisi was considered an accident but has now been officially deemed a killing.
This development highlights escalating tensions in the region and may signal the start of a new phase of conflict with significant implications for international security.
