In a commentary on The Zioneer, analyst Hananel Aviv argues that President Trump is deliberately postponing any statement on the killing of US soldiers in Jordan until the World Cup concludes. Aviv assesses that the regional escalation establishes a fact on the ground, and that Israel may leverage the situation to nullify the memorandum of understanding with Iran.
Analyst Hananel Aviv, writing on The Zioneer, argues that President Trump's silence on the overnight killing of US soldiers in Jordan is deliberate, timed to the World Cup's conclusion. Aviv assesses that the broader regional escalation — already a fact — creates an opening for Israel to nullify what he terms the 'despicable' memorandum of understanding with Iran.
The Zioneer has previously reported on assessments that Trump's diplomatic overtures to Iran are seen in Tehran as a stalling tactic, and on speculation that the World Cup period would not guarantee restraint. Aviv's commentary echoes those earlier analyses while adding the specific timing of Trump's response to the Jordan incident.
No official statement from the White House or the Pentagon has been issued on the Jordan event. Aviv's analysis remains an unattributed opinion, and the extent of White House deliberation on the MoU's future is unconfirmed.
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