US president Trump turns down Saudi-Omani initiative, chooses instead a coordinated campaign of "active pressure." Following up on his "locked and loaded" threat is just a question of how and when. Here is what went behind the scenes at Mar-a-Lago.
Hospital raid by security forces draws international condemnation as unrest spreads nationwide.
The Defense Council warns against "interventionist remarks" from the US and Israel and asserts right to strike first if hostile intent is detected. “Any infringement on national interests, interference in internal affairs or action against Iran’s stability will be met with a proportionate, targeted and decisive response."
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reportedly arrives Somaliland to cement strategic ties following Israel's recognition of the republic, aiming to counter Houthi threats in the Red Sea.
It should be assumed that the demonstrations in Iran and the possibility that they will develop into a threat to the regime's stability place Israel and the US in a dilemma regarding military action against Iran.
