Ex-NSA Warns of Iran Nuclear Threat, Trump's Hesitation
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata warned that military strikes might not stop Iran's nuclear program and that former President Trump is hesitant to act. He revealed that some in the US administration blame Israel for Republican midterm losses. Hulata also noted that Iranian leaders may see nuclear weapons as the only way to protect their regime. He stressed the need for extreme caution and reliable intelligence to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons undetected.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former NSA Eyal Hulata warns Iran's nuclear program may not be stopped by strikes.
- Hulata believes former President Trump is hesitant to authorize military action against Iran.
- US administration voices blame Israel for Republican Party's midterm election losses.
- Iranian leaders may view nuclear weapons as the sole protection for their regime.
- Hulata stresses extreme caution and reliable intelligence regarding Iran's nuclear progress.
Former National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata has issued a stark warning regarding Iran's nuclear program, expressing concern that military strikes may not halt its progress. He believes that former President Donald Trump is increasingly hesitant to authorize military action against Iran. Hulata also revealed that voices within the American administration are blaming Israel for the Republican Party's losses in the recent midterm elections.
Hulata questioned the effectiveness of potential strikes, stating, "If Iran knows that Mount Makuch is protected because neither Israel nor the United States can hit it, and time and again they attack in Iran and do not destroy Mount Makuch, what do they think we will do? They will entrench themselves there and complete the work. This is terribly dangerous."
He elaborated that the critical question is not whether a strike or an agreement is preferable, but whether a strike leads to a better reality and a chance for a more favorable agreement. Hulata suggested that, particularly after the midterm election results, the US, and perhaps the President specifically, are less inclined towards a presidential decision to launch an attack, as such an action would not truly solve the problem.
While acknowledging that Israeli considerations might differ, with a perceived need to act due to a lack of alternatives, Hulata highlighted the growing influence of those who believe Trump's "unconditional support for Netanyahu" hindered the midterm elections and was certainly unhelpful. He described this as bad news for Israel, expressing concern that Israel is becoming a point of political contention in the US, leading to more unified negative opinions about the country.
Furthermore, Hulata noted internal pressures within Iran, where some leaders reportedly believe that acquiring nuclear weapons is the only way to prevent further attacks and attempts to overthrow the regime. He concluded by emphasizing the need for extreme caution, stressing that intelligence is crucial and that past intelligence failures serve as a reminder that Iran might be progressing towards nuclear capability without timely detection, potentially making it too late once the issue becomes apparent.
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