Shagiv Assulin, Channel 14's intelligence and security commentator, said Wednesday that Iran is under 'very great pressure' from the significance of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting. He added that Tehran has learned from experience that every time the prime minister travels to the US, major developments follow for Israel and the world, to the detriment of the Iranian regime.
Shagiv Assulin, Channel 14's intelligence and security commentator, on Wednesday described Iran as being under 'very great pressure' from the Netanyahu-Trump meeting, arguing that Tehran understands from past experience that the prime minister's US visits herald major operational developments. The assessment comes as the US and Israel continue close coordination on Iran policy, with Trump having publicly warned Israel of consequences if it proceeds with unilateral strikes. The Zioneer has previously reported Assulin's view that the two leaders are more coordinated than publicly apparent and that joint US-Israeli action is a matter of time. Background reports have also covered Trump's warnings to Israel, the US-Iran nuclear deal framework, and Israeli intelligence sharing with the US on alleged Iranian plots. The analyst's remarks reflect a persistent expectation in certain Israeli commentary circles that the current diplomatic phase may be a prelude to a significant military move.
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