Israeli political analyst Yaakov Bardugo said Thursday morning that the resumption of US strikes on Iran will continue for a few more days, but the US will ultimately seek a return to negotiations. Bardugo assessed that Trump prefers diplomacy over war and was forced to resume strikes by Iranian rhetoric and actions, adding that he expects a ceasefire path to emerge as early as the beginning of next week.
Political analyst Yaakov Bardugo said Thursday morning that the renewed US strikes on Iran are a limited exchange that will not escalate into full-scale war. In an assessment posted on social media, Bardugo stated that the 'blows between them will continue for a few more days,' but predicted that the Trump administration will seek a diplomatic off-ramp. Bardugo, who has previously assessed that the US would avoid a prolonged military campaign, said Trump was 'forced to resume attacking because the Iranians are leading him there' with their rhetoric and actions. The analyst said he expects the US to 'lower the flames' as soon as possible and would not be surprised if a ceasefire path emerges by the beginning of next week, returning to a period of negotiations. Bardugo's assessment aligns with reports that the White House is pursuing a combination of military pressure and backchannel diplomacy to compel Iran back to the table, as The Zioneer has reported in recent weeks. The statement comes as US airstrikes continue to target Iranian assets in southern Iran, while diplomatic efforts via Oman and Qatar remain active.
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