According to a Channel 13 report, Israeli defense officials believe Iran has concluded that President Trump is reluctant to resume military action and that Arab states currently hold more sway over Washington's decision-making than Israel. A senior Israeli military officer advised focusing on the nuclear issue rather than the Strait of Hormuz.
This Channel 13 report, published Sunday night, reflects the Israeli defense establishment's current assessment of Tehran's perception of the U.S. administration. According to the report, senior defense officials believe Iran has concluded that President Trump is hesitant to order further military action and that Arab states currently hold more influence over Washington's decision-making than Israel. A senior Israeli military officer added that the focus should remain on the nuclear issue rather than the Strait of Hormuz. The report comes as the defense establishment expects the ongoing exchange of threats between Washington and Tehran to continue in the weeks ahead. Earlier this week, The Zioneer reported that a senior Israeli official stated the decision on striking Iran is in Trump's hands, and that U.S. and Israel were nearing a decision on a new military campaign. The assessment suggests a shift in Tehran's strategic calculus, perceiving a divided U.S. administration and increased Arab leverage.
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