High-level Israeli sources have revealed to Israel Hayom that the Trump circle is formulating strategic plans targeting Iran's current regime, marking a potential dramatic shift in US policy toward Tehran. These sources, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, emphasized that Israeli-American strategic cooperation would focus specifically on challenging Iran's current leadership structure.
Analysis of recent developments suggests that this emerging US stance may have influenced Tehran's recalculation of its planned retaliation against Israel. Officials note that dismantling the current Iranian power structure would effectively cut off funding to Tehran-backed groups targeting Israeli interests, thereby neutralizing their operational capabilities.
Iranian sources, speaking to Sky News Arabia yesterday, confirmed that Tehran is suspending its planned response to Israel in light of Trump's recent primary victories in the US presidential race.
According to these sources, Iran's planned operation – dubbed "Operation True Promise 3" – has been put on hold pending potential negotiations with Trump, following diplomatic messages conveyed through Iraqi channels. The operation follows two previous initiatives, "True Promise" and "True Promise 2."
Representative Mike Waltz, Trump's selection for national security advisor, has consistently advocated for a more assertive approach toward Iran. Prior to Israel's military action against Iran last month, Waltz proposed targeting Kharg Island, Tehran's crucial oil export facility. In a September interview with Jewish Insider, Waltz stated, "The United States needs to pressure Hamas and its allies in Iran. Unilateral pressure on Israel will not lead to a ceasefire."
Pete Hegseth, the prospective defense secretary, has previously advocated for giving Israel autonomy in addressing Iranian nuclear capabilities. "This is an existential threat to them, let them do what they need to do," Hegseth remarked in statements to US media outlets.
