Tel Aviv, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unexpectedly postponed the security cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow until next Sunday without informing ministers in advance. This decision comes amid Israeli assessments that the administration of US President Donald Trump is leaning toward launching a large-scale military attack on Iranian targets within days. This occurs against a backdrop of stalled negotiations and Tehran’s refusal to comply with US demands.
Motives for the attack and current tensions
It is estimated that Trump may resort to the military option after the failure of talks through which the United States aims to address Iran’s missile program and its support for Tehran’s regional proxies. Tehran, meanwhile, is focusing solely on its nuclear program. American expectations have risen with the significant military buildup in the region, amidst simultaneous political and diplomatic moves. These include the convening of the Peace Council in Washington, the Winter Olympics in Italy, and the start of Ramadan.
International context
After a second round of negotiations in Geneva, both sides announced limited progress, but significant gaps remain. US officials are not optimistic about narrowing these differences. Israeli assessments suggest that time is running out and that a military offensive is imminent if the negotiations fail to produce a mutually acceptable diplomatic agreement.
