According to a report by The New York Times, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not want negotiations between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program to succeed. The report claims that during this period, Netanyahu encouraged former US President Donald Trump to consider a military strike on Tehran. It further alleges that the American decision to attack Iran was viewed as a political and strategic victory for Netanyahu.
The newspaper also reported that some US officials provided misleading briefings to Trump regarding Iran. According to the report, Trump wrote on Truth Social that General Keane had suggested any military action against Iran would be “easily won.” The article claims that other members of the administration conveyed similar views during private meetings with lawmakers, portraying potential military action as straightforward and manageable.
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The report suggests that internal discussions within the US administration may not have fully reflected the risks and consequences of military escalation. It also raises questions about how intelligence assessments and strategic advice were presented at the highest levels of decision-making.
The claims have sparked debate about the role of foreign influence in US foreign policy decisions and whether diplomatic efforts with Iran were undermined. The report highlights tensions surrounding the Iran nuclear issue and suggests that political calculations, both domestic and international, may have shaped key decisions during that period.
