Yair Goldblatt, a security and Middle East analyst, assesses that the Trump administration is preparing to resume a military campaign against Iran, mirroring the diplomatic and military buildup that preceded Operation Roaring Lion. He points to the nuclear standoff and the continued US force buildup in the region as evidence that the negotiations are not serious and a new campaign is being prepared.
In a new opinion piece, security analyst Yair Goldblatt argues that the Trump administration's renewal of military operations against Iran was predictable, following the same pattern as the period before Operation Roaring Lion. He notes that the US entered nuclear negotiations with Iran, but that the IRGC's disarmament under Western pressure is 'suicide' and therefore not a realistic outcome. Meanwhile, the US has continued to build up its military forces in the Middle East during the so-called ceasefire, which Goldblatt says indicates preparation for a new campaign rather than genuine peace efforts. The Zioneer has previously reported on the Trump administration's dual-track approach of diplomacy and military pressure against Iran.
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- StrongTrump leans toward expanding operations against Iran, ynet reports
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