Israeli Researcher Warns of Solo Attack on Iran Amid US Hesitation
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Israeli researcher Yoni Ben Menachem warned that Israel might attack Iran alone if U.S. hesitation on escalation continues amid Iran's nuclear and missile advancements. He cited internal U.S. divisions and domestic political pressures contributing to the delay. Ben Menachem noted Iran's ongoing missile production and stated Israel cannot rely on indefinite U.S. support. He predicted Israel's strategic stance on Iran will remain consistent regardless of its government.
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- Israeli researcher Yoni Ben Menachem warned Israel may attack Iran alone due to U.S. hesitation and Iran's advancements.
- He cited internal U.S. disagreements and domestic politics as reasons for American indecision on Iran.
- Ben Menachem stated Iran produces about 50 ballistic missiles monthly and has a stockpile of 1,700.
- The researcher cautioned Israel cannot depend on U.S. support indefinitely.
- He predicted Israel's strategic approach to Iran will persist regardless of its government.
An Israeli researcher and Middle East affairs specialist, Yoni Ben Menachem, has warned that continued American hesitation regarding escalation with Iran, coupled with Tehran's accelerating nuclear and missile development, could compel Israel to launch a military strike on Iran independently. Ben Menachem stated in an interview with Israel's Channel 14 that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is experiencing internal disagreements on how to handle Iran. Positions are divided among three main approaches: continuing negotiations with Tehran, launching a military attack based on the conviction that diplomacy will fail, or maintaining economic pressure, sanctions, and maritime and land blockades to force Iran to accept U.S. terms. He noted that Trump faces difficulty in resolving these differences, with domestic political considerations, including midterm election outcomes and increasing U.S. pressure to avoid wider conflict, potentially leading the administration to prolonged indecision. Ben Menachem cautioned that Israel cannot rely on U.S. support indefinitely and will eventually reach a point where it must decide to attack Iran alone. Regarding Iran's military capabilities, he cited Israeli intelligence indicating that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has ordered the resumption of the nuclear program and acceleration of ballistic missile production. Ben Menachem reported that Iran currently produces approximately 50 ballistic missiles monthly and possesses a stockpile of around 1,700 missiles. He asserted that the growth of Iran's missile arsenal increases the urgency for Israeli military action, suggesting an early strike could allow Israel to slow these operations and delay Iran's capability development. On the domestic Israeli political front, Ben Menachem predicted that the strategic approach toward Iran would persist regardless of whether Benjamin Netanyahu's transitional government remains or a new one is formed, emphasizing that Israeli leadership will have to confront what it perceives as an Iranian threat, even if the U.S. continues to hesitate.
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