A commentator on the Arab Desk assesses that the Iranians face a strategic dilemma following the Netanyahu-Trump meeting, and speculates that the next Israeli operation could be named 'Faithful Promise 5' or 'Victory 3'. Abu Saleh noted on Telegram that Netanyahu has historically received approval for war from Trump after meetings.
Abu Saleh, an analyst with the Arab Desk, posted the assessment on his the source Tuesday evening. The comment comes against the backdrop of the ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations and the reported tensions between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump. As The Zioneer has reported, the Netanyahu-Trump relationship has been tested over the emerging Iran deal, with Netanyahu reportedly weighing a final decision on a military response. The specific operation names mentioned by Abu Saleh—'Faithful Promise 5' and 'Victory 3'—are not officially confirmed and appear to be speculative framework names. The Iranians' dilemma, as described by the analyst, highlights the pressure Tehran faces between the diplomatic track and the risk of further Israeli or American strikes.
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