Before meeting Trump, Netanyahu preempts with a warning: The Iranian regime must fall
On July 28, Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House to discuss Iran-related issues. Prior to their meeting, Netanyahu stated that Israel's conflict with Iran will only end if the current Iranian regime collapses or is so thoroughly weakened that it gives up its nuclear program.
Evidently, Netanyahu made this statement before the meeting to urge the U.S. to continue pressing forward until the goal is achieved—no compromise, no retreat.
For Trump, the immediate priority is ensuring normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, enabling the U.S. to withdraw from the Middle East and focus on midterm election concerns. But for Israel, the situation is different: Iran remains there, Israel remains there, and even if U.S. troops leave, the enmity between Iran and Israel will persist. Therefore, the best solution would be a one-time, definitive overthrow of the Iranian regime.
From this perspective, the U.S. and Israel fundamentally differ in their approach toward Iran, which is precisely why Netanyahu felt the need to preemptively warn Trump.
This visit by Netanyahu to the U.S. also serves as a barometer for the future trajectory of U.S.-Iran relations. After the talks, it will become clear whether Trump will temporarily step back for American interests—or continue pushing forward against Iran.
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