Trump Assures Israel Not to Fear Iranian Attack Amid Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Kan News on Wednesday that Israel "does not need to worry about a renewed war with Iran" and that he, as president, would "take care of Israel." These remarks come amid heightened tensions and renewed exchanges of fire between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz region.

Sources briefed by the U.S. administration indicated that the current objective is not to escalate the conflict into a full-scale war. Instead, the military aims to continue operations similar to those seen in recent days to mitigate the threat of Iranian attacks on shipping. The administration expressed satisfaction with the success of U.S. forces in escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian blockades, claiming that the volume of oil passing through this week is nearing pre-conflict levels.

International observers monitoring maritime traffic in the area have expressed skepticism regarding the U.S. figures but confirmed an increase in the number of vessels successfully navigating the strait. Meanwhile, an Iranian political activist opposed to the regime warned Kan News that continued U.S. sanctions on Tehran could empower extremist factions within the government. Official Iranian sources have threatened countries cooperating with the new U.S. sanctions, designed to isolate Iran economically.

However, the activist suggested that while the Iranian public faces economic pressure, this does not directly impact the regime's grip on power. He cautioned that worsening conditions within the Islamic Republic could make Iran harder to subdue, potentially leading to an irreversible situation. This perspective, from an individual familiar with Tehran's political landscape, may reflect a sentiment shared by a significant portion of the Iranian populace.