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Mandel: “Gabbard’s isolationist leanings and Vance’s incoherent FDR-style cynicism toward allies are now the dominant ideological strands in Trump’s Cabinet, and the president nixed the strike plans”

COMMENTARY The Leak Was the Whole Point Seth Mandel April 17, 2025 …To understand why, it’s crucial to have a clear picture of the two factions within Trump’s national-security inner circle. There are the non-proliferationists, who prioritize stopping the spread … Continue reading

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“After Iran demonstrated willingness to negotiate, Trump decided not to support military action – for now”

i24 NEWS Israel planned to strike Iran, but was held back by Trump April 17, 2025 As Israel geared up for possible military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the plan was thwarted in recent weeks by US President Donald Trump, … Continue reading

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“What new solutions has Witkoff come up with? The Obama ones. Negotiate with terrorists. Pretend they’re reasonable. Give them what they want. Act confused when it doesn’t work out”

GATESTONE Witkoff In His Own Words Daniel Greenfield April 17, 2025 Steve Witkoff, the real estate tycoon turned international negotiator, has become the subject of controversy with some conservatives attacking him and others rushing out to defend him…What new solutions … Continue reading

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Israeli officials convinced that Iran’s willingness to enter direct talks with Trump is a direct result of US threats

ISRAEL HAYOM (by agreement with JNS) Significant gaps ahead of US-Iran talks: Tehran demands sanctions freeze during negotiations Danny Zaken April 9, 2025 Three days before the scheduled start of talks between the Iranian regime and representatives of US President Donald … Continue reading

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“Trump has repeatedly said that he would prefer to reach a deal with Iran rather than have to attack its nuclear facilities, but has left the military option on the table””

ARUTZ SHEVA Trump on Iran: If it requires military action, Israel will be the leader of that Elad Benari April 10, 2025 US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that, if military action is required to thwart Iran’s nuclear program, … Continue reading

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“Strategically, meanwhile, the Iranian regime is on the back foot”

NEWSWEEK A Grim Message for Iranians Ilan Berman April 1, 2025 …Over the past half-year, its extensive proxy network has been largely dismantled by Israel, which has methodically taken the fight to Iran’s main Palestinian ally, Hamas, to Hezbollah in … Continue reading

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Iran nuclear facilities on high alert for surprise ‘Israel-US strike’

ISRAEL HAYOM (by agreement with JNS) Time running out: What we know about how Israel could strike Iran Ariel Kahana March 6, 2025 …Very little time remains to address Iran’s nuclear program. The Islamic Republic is placing its underground nuclear … Continue reading

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Makofsky: “No More Talk: It’s Time to Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program”

BEGIN-SADAT CENTER Israel and the Emerging Trends in Syria Maj. Gen. (res.) Gershon Hacohen February 4, 2025 …The Turkish orientation towards the leadership of [Syrian leader] al-Julani, leader of the rebels, warrants great concern. President Erdoğan has never hid his … Continue reading

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“Iran threat to Israel through Hamas and Hezbollah has been cut off, and it has also lost Syria as a weapons smuggling route for its proxies”

THE TELEGRAPH Iran’s supreme leader forced to wear flak jacket as fears of existential threat grow Steve Golddie January 25, 2025 Iran has ordered its proxy forces across the Middle East to exercise caution as the Islamic Republic fears an … Continue reading

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“The idea is to hit the Iranians in a very severe manner that will paralyze them and create the conditions for a new nuclear deal on Trump’s terms, which will be very close to the terms sought by Israel”

FREE BEACON Former Israeli Military Officials Float Audacious Plan To Strike Iran in Final Days of Biden Presidency Andrew Tobin January 9, 2025 Two prominent Israeli national security analysts have proposed that the Jewish state go it alone with major … Continue reading

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