Reservist Brig. Gen. Harel Knafo argued in a Hebrew media segment that the United States, not Iran, is the side delaying progress against the Iranian regime under President Trump. His assessment counters a prevalent narrative that Iran is the primary stalling party in ongoing US-Iran talks.
Reservist Brig. Gen. Harel Knafo offered an alternative assessment of the current US-Iran dynamic, arguing in a media appearance that the United States — not Iran — is the side drawing out the process. His statement runs counter to a dominant framing in Israeli and US commentary that attributes delays to Iranian stalling tactics.
As The Zioneer has reported, multiple Israeli and US officials have described Iran as dragging its feet in negotiations, and analysts have assessed that the Trump administration is applying graduated pressure. Knafo's view represents a dissenting position within the Israeli security establishment. The remark comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the timeline and scope of any potential US-led military or diplomatic campaign against the Iranian regime.
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