Yaron Avraham reports that Israeli officials assess the United States is shifting back toward a diplomatic approach with Iran, while maintaining a high state of alert. A senior Israeli official quipped that President Trump wants a deal but the distance between peace and war on his keyboard is 'a few keystrokes.'
The assessment, reported by Yaron Avraham on Tuesday evening, reflects a belief in Israeli security circles that the Trump administration is returning to a diplomatic track with Iran, even as the IDF maintains a high state of readiness. A senior Israeli official characterized the dynamic with a pointed quip: 'Trump wants a deal, but the distance between peace and war on his keyboard is a few keystrokes.'
The Zioneer has extensively covered the fluctuating U.S.-Iran standoff, including reports on Trump's frustration with the pace of talks, his warnings of a return to large-scale fighting, and his efforts to push Iran toward negotiations through backchannels. The current Israeli assessment suggests that, despite the volatility, the U.S. is now prioritizing diplomacy. No specific timeline or terms for a potential deal were mentioned in the report.
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