An economic drama is unfolding in Iran – Israel must exploit it
Beyond nuclear talks, Netanyahu and Trump must target Tehran's internal vulnerabilities as rising fuel prices threaten regime stability.
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The price Netanyahu paid to secure his meeting with Trump
The prime minister will meet the US president in Washington and attend the funeral procession for Sen. Lindsey Graham. Even if he will not admit it, Netanyahu is relieved that Saturday’s massive attack on Iran was postponed. The US president will hear that Jerusalem is prepared to allow the international force into Gaza.
How Iran is preparing to influence Israel's elections
Iranian influence operations are already underway, and Israeli security officials warn of an attempt to deepen divisions within Israeli society. Experts identify growing use of artificial intelligence, fake accounts and recruited Israelis to spread messages aimed at undermining public trust and the democratic process.
Report: Iran seeks to use US midterm elections to pressure Trump
According to a Wall Street Journal report citing an Iranian diplomatic source, Tehran hopes US President Donald Trump’s desire to secure an achievement before the November elections will help it extract concessions from him. Meanwhile, in talks with Oman, Iran continues to insist on charging vessels for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
As world watches Hormuz, Iran erects gallows in protest square
An iron gallows has been erected in an Isfahan square where protests erupted in January. Families of several of the 10 remaining prisoners sentenced to death have been summoned for farewell visits. UN experts warn of closed-door trials and confessions obtained under duress, urging Tehran to stop the executions.