Retired Brig. Gen. Harel Knafo said Tuesday that the US administration's shifting approach to Iran is 'becoming a farce,' according to Channel 14. Knafo warned that unless the US ends the standoff by striking Iran and working to topple the regime, the outcome will be very bad for America's partners in the Middle East. He added that Israel is not among those partners, as it knows how to defend itself.
The statement by Knafo, a former senior officer, comes amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and reported last-chance ultimatums from the Trump administration. The Zioneer has previously reported on Knafo's views regarding the US-Iran deal, where he urged restraint and highlighted Israel's need to maintain independent military capability. In his latest remarks, Knafo expressed frustration with the back-and-forth US approach, arguing that only decisive American action to topple the Iranian regime can achieve a favorable outcome. He distinguished Israel from other US partners, asserting that Israel can defend itself regardless of the diplomatic outcome.
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