US Skeptical of New Strikes on Iran, Israel Pushes for Action
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes new military strikes on Iran are unnecessary due to existing economic pressure, a stance echoed by President Trump. However, outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to push for strikes, with Mossad Director Roman Gofman visiting Washington for talks. Trump has resisted Netanyahu's pressure, also considering the views of Gulf nations favoring economic sanctions over military escalation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated new military strikes on Iran are unnecessary due to economic pressure.
- Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to advocate for renewed strikes against Iran.
- Mossad Director Roman Gofman visited Washington for consultations with U.S. officials, including the CIA Director.
- President Donald Trump has resisted pressure from Netanyahu regarding Iran, according to a U.S. source.
- Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia favor economic pressure over military escalation with Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Friday that new military operations against Iran are unnecessary, arguing that economic pressure from Washington is already significantly weakening Tehran's regime. Speaking to the Federalist Society, Rubio asserted that the economic hardships imposed on the Islamic Republic are now so severe that further military intervention is not justified at this time. He reiterated, however, that the central U.S. objective remains unchanged: to permanently prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. These remarks echo those of President Donald Trump, who earlier in the week declared the war "militarily practically over." The U.S. administration is now prioritizing the continuation of economic sanctions and the naval blockade, while keeping the possibility of a diplomatic agreement with Tehran open.
This stance contrasts with that of outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who continues to advocate for a resumption of strikes against Iran. According to Axios, Mossad Director Roman Gofman traveled to Washington on Friday for consultations with several senior American officials. He met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and was also scheduled to visit Miami to confer with White House envoy Steve Witkoff.
Axios cited an American source stating that Donald Trump has so far resisted pressure from Netanyahu, with whom he discussed the Iranian issue on November 5. The U.S. President is reportedly also considering the positions of several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, which favor maintaining economic pressure over further military escalation.
Mentioned
